The government attaches to Ricky Rubio the grand cross of the royal order of sporting merit
World champion and twice champion of europe, get the maximum recognition on your track record on and off the court
Receives the highest distinction of sport english for their career paths, its social implication through Ricky Rubio Foundation and its contribution to the visibility of mental health
Madrid, 9 january 2024. The council of ministers, on the proposal of the Ministry of Education, vocational training and sport, has granted Ricky Rubio the grand cross of the royal order of sporting merit, the highest distinction that may receive a sportsman in our country. Rubio, one of the best foundation for the spanish basketball, announced on 4 january of that termination of her career in the NBA.
World champion in 2019 and better player tournament – that was National Prize of sport that year – two times champion of the Odds, silver medal in Beijing 2008 bronze and in rio 2016, as well as various championships la Copa del Rey, la Liga ACB or Leader, Ricky Rubio is one of the most prominent athletes of the last two decades in our country. This brilliant career, which has played the last 12 years in the NBA, has led him to receive the Grand cross of merit.
The sportsman catalan also emphasizes by its work outside the flooring through the foundation that bears his name (The Ricky Rubio Foundation), which develops various social, and their involvement in the visibility of mental health. Take care of her, yours, is what has led him to leave, at least for now, professional basketball.
“ one day, when the time comes, i would like to share my experience with around the globe to support others in similar situations ”, read your communiqué.
With the granting of the grand cross, Rubio joins other sportspeople who achieved this distinction as Rafa Nadal, Iniesta and Xavi, Casillas, Teresa Perales, Laia Palau or your partner in the selection, Pau Gasol.