Every June 11th, we celebrate the International Day of Play, a date that invites us to reflect on the essential value of play in the lives of children and adolescents. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we believe that playing is not a luxury or a waste of time — it is a need and a […]
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When the school year ends, a particularly important time begins for many children: summer. A period that should be full of play, learning, and well-being. However, in many rural communities in India, this time of year can also mean a lack of structure, opportunities, and safe spaces to continue developing. That’s why, at the Rafa
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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 Know that play is a powerful educational tool. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Madrid, we organized a very special activity with the children and adolescents we work with. During the session, they not only moved, laughed, and had fun, but also learned valuable lessons about empathy, cooperation,
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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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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centers in Valencia, Madrid, and Palma, we work every day to provide children and teenagers with safe spaces where they can grow, learn, and discover themselves. On this path, the “On the Move” program has become a transformative experience that combines personal development, emotional support, and enriching activities outside the
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Last February, we traveled to India with a team from Movistar with a very special goal: to film a documentary that would show the world the real impact of the NETS (Nadal Educational Tennis School) project, which we have been developing for 15 years in Anantapur, in collaboration with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation. For a
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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centers, sports go far beyond physical exercise. Every match, every game, every training session is also an opportunity to grow internally. That’s why we accompany our sports activities with a moment of reflection. We want girls, boys, and teenagers to understand that what happens on the court also happens in
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