Marbella paid an emotional tribute to the Olympic runner-up, the Marbella boxer Ayoub Ghadfa, who will receive the City Medal. The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, announced that the City Council would give well-deserved recognition to the local athlete, whom he thanked for the fact that the town is “now better known and respected in the world of sports thanks to your success.” Family, friends and colleagues Shodan Gym They received the winner of the silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at a reception that took place in the Plenary Hall, where the councilor congratulated him on behalf of all the residents. “You have all our support, respect, admiration and love,” said the first mayor, emphasizing that “the image of Marbella next to the Olympic rings is a real source of pride, an image that says a lot about your greatness.” as a person.”
“You got the name of our city at the top of international sport,” said Muñoz, addressing Ghadfa, as he wanted to highlight the support of his family “that is by your side at every stage of this path that , Despite your youth, it is full of great achievements.” The mayor emphasized that this is a clear example that “effort, dedication and sacrifice always pay off” and encouraged him to continue “pursuing your dreams with the same energy and with the same ambition that you have shown up to this point .” moment”. “We look forward to every success in the challenges ahead,” the councilor concluded.
For his part, Ghadfa was surprised “by this great reception” and expressed his gratitude for “this great reception.” “Marbella has always been my home. My parents still live here and I come whenever I can,” said the boxer, Olympic runner-up in the over 92 kilo category. The athlete emphasized that he was “very happy and proud” to have achieved the silver medal “with a lot of sacrifice and effort.” In his speech, he especially referred to the support of his parents and the coach of Shodan Gym, Miguel Rodríguez, “with whom I took my first steps and learned discipline, sacrifice and values”, as he admitted he said “I’m excited to know. That there are so many people watching me compete and celebrating my success.”
After the interventions, the mayor and the Olympic medalist came out to greet the balcony of the City Hall, leading the occasion with a large banner with the image of Gadfa wearing the Olympic silver medal under the message ‘Congratulations!’.
Source: La Verdad
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