Carolina Marín Pushes Recovery After Olympic Injury
Spanish badminton star Carolina Marín is continuing her rehabilitation after suffering a devastating knee injury at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Eight months after the setback, Marín shared a video on Instagram showcasing her progress and determination to return to competition.
Olympic Dream Derailed
The injury occurred on August 4th during the Olympic semi-final against He Bing Jao. Marín, who had already won the first set, tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), abruptly ending her hopes for a second olympic final.
Relentless Recovery
In the video, Marín is seen performing badminton-specific drills as she continues her recovery. She accompanied the post with her trademark motto: #PuedoPorquePiensoQuePuedo (#IcanBecauseIthinkIcan).
Return to the court
This video follows another shared on April 8th, marking her return to the court as part of her ongoing rehabilitation. In recent months, she has focused on strength training and gym work, tackling her third major injury recovery.
Cautious Approach
Marín is progressing steadily without rushing, taking a more measured approach compared to previous recoveries.
Eyes on Paris and Huelva
Looking ahead, the XXIX BWF World Championships will take place in Paris from August 25-31, 2025. Furthermore,the XXXII European Badminton Championships will be held in her hometown of Huelva,Spain,from April 6-12,2026. The tournament will be held in the arena that goes by her name and that gives her the possibility to wrap up a remarkable career on home soil.
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Carolina Marín: Recovery & Road to Return – Q&A
What happened to Carolina Marín?
She suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her knee during the semi-final of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 4th.
How is her recovery going?
She’s making steady progress, sharing videos of her badminton-specific drills.She’s focused on strength training and a more measured approach to recovery.
What’s her motto?
#PuedoPorquePiensoQuePuedo (“I can as I think I can”) – a powerful statement of her mental fortitude.
When is she aiming to return to competition?
While there’s no set date, she’s targeting the XXIX BWF World Championships in Paris (August 25-31, 2025) and the European Championships in her hometown of Huelva, Spain (April 6-12, 2026). This is a chance to end her career on home soil.
How many major injuries has she had?
this is her third major injury recovery.
fun Fact:
Carolina Marín is a three-time World Champion and a 2016 Olympic gold medalist!
What can we learn from her recovery?
Patience, mental strength, and a focus on the long game are key to overcoming setbacks.
Follow Carolina’s journey and cheer her on as she prepares for her comeback!
