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Pau Gasol Honored with Barcelona’s Medalla de Oro al Mérito Deportivo

Celebrated at Barcelona’s Saló de Cent, the former NBA star was recognized for his championship wins across the NBA and Europe alongside his fight against childhood obesity through the Gasol Foundation.

Gasol posa en el Saló de Cent con su familia, Collboni y otros representantes municipales.
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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.