The Municipal Sports Pavilion of Osuna hosted the I Memorial Juani Martín, organised by C. D. 3x3 Basket Osuna with the collaboration of the Town Hall. The event brought together family, friends, and former players to remember his journey.
The Municipal Sports Pavilion of Osuna has hosted the first edition of the Memorial Juani Martín, an event organised by C. D. 3x3 Basket Osuna with the collaboration of the Town Hall of Osuna. The gathering brought together family, friends, former players, and many people linked to local basketball.
The mayor of Osuna, Rosario Andújar, highlighted Juani Martín's commitment and passion for basketball, as well as the impact he left on several generations. The municipal sports delegate, Benito Eslava, recalled that he was one of the pioneers of this sport in the town and emphasised his work as a coach and his support for women's basketball.
“His commitment, his dedication, and above all, his passion for basketball”
One of the most emotional moments came with the reading of a letter written by Juan Martín, the honouree's son, in which he reflected on what basketball meant in his father's life and the values he conveyed through the sport. The club president, Manuel Jiménez, thanked those who made this first edition possible and expressed the desire to continue the memorial each year.
As a memento of the tribute, the mayor presented Belén Martín, Juani's sister, with a commemorative plaque from the I Memorial. The club president gifted bouquets of flowers to Belén Martín and María José Cárdenas, the honouree's ex-wife, as a gesture of affection towards the family.
The day included a match between former players trained by Juani and concluded with a game between C. D. 3x3 Basket Osuna and Pedrera Baloncesto, which ended in victory for the visiting team. An afternoon of sport and memories that served to keep Juani Martín's memory and his legacy in Osuna basketball alive.
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