The jury of National Sports Awardssummoned by the president of Superior Sports Councilhas made public this Wednesday the decision of the edition that rewards the merits achieved in the year 2021.
the golfer Jon Rahm and the soccer player Alexia Putellas are obtained, respectively, the Awards by King Felipe and Queen Letiziawhich recognizes the best athlete and best athlete of the year.
Among the merits of Jon Rahm In 2021, a rise to first place in the World Ranking of Professional Golf Players, his victory in the United States Open and second place in the Zozo Championship stand out.
Alexia PutellasFor his part, he ended a brilliant 2021 in which his achievements in the Champions League, La Liga and Copa de la Reina with FC Barcelona were outstanding, as well as making history by winning the Ballon d’ Or (a milestone he will do. repeat next year). following) and titled The Best of FIFA corresponding to the 2021/2022 season.
He King Juan Carlos award The best athlete of the revelation went to the climber Alberto Ginesgold medalist in the combined event at the Tokyo Olympics, in the first edition where climbing was included in the Olympic program.
For her part, the taekwondo athlete Adriana Cerezo was identified with princess eleanor awardintended for the best athlete under 18 years of age, after winning an Olympic silver medal in Tokyo in 2021 and gold at the European Championships, both in the under-49kg category.
The Venezuelan athlete Yulimar Rojasgold in Tokyo and world record in the triple jump, was recognized in Iberoamerican Community Trophywhich rewards the most outstanding Latin American athlete or entity of the year.
Finally, the Baron de Güell Cupaiming for the best team or team of the year, fell into the mixed Olympic shooting team, consisting of Fatima Galvez and Alberto Fernandez. Together they won a gold medal in the mixed team Olympic trench event at the Tokyo Games, as well as other medals at various world and European championships.
Source: La Verdad
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