yet another award for Rafa ..

Cornelius Atticus Award for Rafa Nadal


The Cornelius Atticus Award, a local award from the Balearic Islands has been awarded this year to Rafa Nadal, World number 1 in the ATP and to Jorge Lorenzo, Moto GP World Champion. Two youngs sportmen from Mallorca who have succeeded in their respective careers at a very young age.

"They both have well demostrated responsability, hard works and sacrifice, this makes us proud in Spain and specially in the Balearic Islands.

They both have a lot of fans who admire and follow them for their sports wins and personal values, this is the moment to recognize that and to thank them".

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Translated article:

Palma, 11 nov (EFE) .- The jury of the Cornelius Atticus has decided to distinguish for the first time to young athletes and has today agreed unanimously to grant a special award to Rafael Nadal and the Moto GP rider Jorge Lorenzo, in response the achievements made by both sports this year.

Although the award is a tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to the practice and promotion of sport Spaniard, at least for 25 years, the jury consisting of representatives of institutions, associations and media Baleares, and chaired by the Minister Presidency, Albert Moragues, has decided to grant it special so these two young athletes.

The award honors the outstanding season number one world ranking ATP tennis, Rafael Nadal, who this year won the U.S. Open, Wimbledon and Roland Garros, among other tournaments, as well as that of Jorge Lorenzo, who proclaimed world champion moto GP.

The decision was taken at a ceremony held at the Yacht Club of Palma Calanova.

The Department of the Presidency, through the Delegation of the President for Sport, believes that what Lorenzo Nadal both are worthy of being awarded the highest distinction sports Balearics, Cornelius Atticus, as stated by the regional department in a statement.

The jury stated that "the paths of Nadal and Lorenzo, two Majorcan athletes that started in the world of sport and for children, deserve recognition."

"Both have assumed and demonstrated high levels of responsibility, work, effort and improvement copies. This work and dedication has allowed them to achieve results, at the age of 23 and 24 years respectively, they have become world champions in their mode sports, "the jury's verdict.

Jurors have said "have occupied the places of those who until now have been champions and have become the number 1 in the world", something they described as "immense pride" for the Balearics.

The jury considered that "there is no region that can say, as the Balearic Islands, which has both two champions of the world as meaningful and relevant."

"There are many fans who have and are many people who appreciate them for their athletic and personal values. At this point we must recognize its importance and its track record," the ruling concluded.

Moreover, given the jury, it was decided to consider creating an annual basis, some prizes for the best athletes in the Balearic Islands, which awards a regulatory development will take place next year.

In previous editions, the "Cornelius Atticus" has been awarded to Joan Ordinas sports promoter, Margalida Ferrer's basketball, the sport fisherman and sports promoter Rafael Muntaner, or the president of the Balearic Federation archery Victor Juan Roig. EFE