jon rahm has achieved, in the early hours of this Monday (already after midnight in Euskal Herria), a historic triumph for Basque sport, winning the Augusta Masters. As a result, different entities and personalities from the sporting and social field have made public their congratulations to the golfer from Barrika. We have brought here some, just a small sample, of those congratulations.
Within the world of sport, the Athleticthe club of which Rahm is a member, has sent a congratulatory message for its first ambassador of the 125th anniversary of the Bilbao entity. Athletic has highlighted that it is the third time that the Augusta Masters ends with a victory for a Basque golfer.
Zorionak, @JonRahmpgawhat
The green jacket is already yours.
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2¿¿0¿¿2¿¿3¿¿¿¿¿¿#MadeInEuskalHerria#AthleticClub https://t.co/ym18vAeAEr— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) April 9, 2023
The real He has also shared, on social networks, his congratulations for Jon Rahm: “History”, said the txuri-urdin club, to describe what was done by Barrika’s:
Zorionak, @JonRahmpga! Second Basque speaker to achieve the @TheMasters after Txema Olazabal. History. #WeareReal | #AurreraReala | #Real society https://t.co/nRJWfy7XZz
– Real Sociedad Soccer (@RealSociedad) April 10, 2023
The tennis player Garbine Muguruzawho has also held, in his career, the world number one and has achieved victory in major championships, has now congratulated the Biscayan golfer.
how big!!! zorionak!! @TheMasters pic.twitter.com/8W0FMruaSH
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) April 10, 2023
another tennis player, Rafael Nadaland the former basketball player Pau Gasol They addressed Rahm like this:
Congratulations champion, congratulations MASTER! Once again you have shown how GREAT you are!!!! @JonRahmpga pic.twitter.com/rg5yCXQVq7
— Rafael Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 9, 2023
I’m so happy and proud of my fellow Spaniard!! The new @TheMasters champion!! congratulations @JonRahmpga!! Keep making history!! pic.twitter.com/joJ83L9H3g
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 10, 2023
In the political and institutional sphere, the Lehendakari, Iñigo Urkulluhas also had a message for the golfer from Barrika, whom he has congratulated for having achieved “a historic dream”.
He Barrika Town Hallthe town where Rahm is from, has also echoed his triumph.
Jon Rham barrikoztarrak Augustako Mastersa irabazi du, bere lehen jaka berdea, eta bere kirol ibilbideko bigarren handia.
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¿ Our barrikoztarra Jon Rham has won the Augusta Masters, his first green jacket, and the second major of his career.
ZORIONAK JON! pic.twitter.com/hwf3wJGXeP
— Barrika Udala-City Hall (@BarrikaUdala) April 10, 2023
He President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchezthrough Twitter, has spread the following congratulatory message:
A new legend of Spanish golf!
Your successes are the pride of our country.
Congratulations Jon Rahm!#TheMasters https://t.co/NpmKqWNdI2— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) April 10, 2023
He Superior Sports Councilin the same line, has shared the video that shows the moment in which Rahm receives the mythical green jacket worn by the winner of the Augusta Masters.
Darling @JonRahmpgaThis moment already belongs to you forever.
How proud to see your name shine in Augusta, along with that of Seve Ballesteros, José María Olazábal and Sergio García.pic.twitter.com/AwiL0167CT
– CSD (@deportegob) April 9, 2023
Source: Eitb
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