On May 31st, we joyfully celebrated the 2nd edition of the “More than Tennis” Inter-School Day at the Juan de la Cierva Sports Complex in Getafe (Madrid). It was an unforgettable day that brought together 30 athletes and 9 coaches from different Autonomous Communities, with schools from Madrid, Castilla y León, Castilla–La Mancha, Asturias and […]
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Being a teenager in Spain in 2025 means navigating a complex and ever-changing environment, marked by social, emotional, and digital challenges. In this context, initiatives like the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centers in Palma, Valencia, and Madrid play a crucial role by providing safe spaces that promote empathy, respect, and diversity—fundamental pillars for a healthy adolescence.
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May 19, 2025 marks the first official celebration of the World Fair Play Day, a date proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2024 to promote ethical values in sport and society. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we firmly believe that sport is a powerful tool to instill values such as honesty, respect, and
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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we deeply believe in the power of sport as a tool for social transformation. Not only for the physical benefits it brings, but also for its ability to unite, inspire, and dignify. In this spirit, More Than Tennis was born—a project we carry out in collaboration with Special Olympics Spain,
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On February 20th, we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice, a date that invites us to reflect on the importance of building more equitable and inclusive societies, where everyone has equal opportunities. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we firmly believe that sport and education are key tools to achieve this goal. That’s why we
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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we firmly believe that sports and education are transformative tools that can change lives. Through the values that sports instill, children and young people acquire skills that will stay with them throughout their lives. Rafael Nadal, our founding patron, serves as an example of perseverance, effort, and humility. Over the
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Respect is one of the core pillars upon which the Rafa Nadal Foundation’s work is built. This value, which we promote in every one of our activities and projects, is essential for the comprehensive development of the children and adolescents we serve. Through our activities, we instill in our beneficiaries respect for themselves, for others,
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The Play All project, run by the Rafa Nadal Foundation in collaboration with the Fundación Tenis Barcelona and supported by Nike, continues to be a space where tennis education and the teaching of values come together to make a positive impact on children and adolescents. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the project evolves by incorporating
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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Valencia, the program “On the Move” has become a transformative space for adolescents who voluntarily join this group. This program, which is also carried out at the centers in Palma and Madrid, aims to support young people during a crucial stage of their lives: a time when they
On December 3rd, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day that invites us to reflect on the rights, inclusion, and opportunities for people with disabilities. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we want to take this opportunity to highlight the work of our Más Que Tenis project, developed in collaboration with Special
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