Overview

• Barcelona City Council’s plenary unanimously approved the award in April 2022 and formally bestowed the Medalla de Oro al Mérito Deportivo on May 27, 2025.
• Mayor Jaume Collboni, regional sports officials and Gasol’s family and friends attended the ceremony, highlighting his “social commitment and exemplary conduct.”
• Gasol’s playing career spanned 18 NBA seasons with two championships and six All-Star selections before he returned to FC Barcelona to win three ACB leagues and two King’s Cups.
• Together with his brother Marc, he co-founded the Gasol Foundation to promote healthy habits and combat childhood obesity across Spain.
• In his acceptance remarks, Gasol thanked his family and teammates for keeping him grounded and urged young athletes to pursue their dreams.