Spain is going through one of the darkest times due to the terrifying natural calamity that sent shockwaves to the world. Since the last few months, the country’s Valencia region has been realizing the power of nature as flash floods turned streets into rivers, ruining homes and leading to uncountable missing persons. At this crucial moment, the country’s prominent tennis player, Paula Badosa comes forward again with an announcement that highlights her true patriotic nature.

Badosa extended her support to the flood-affected people of Spain. Only a few months earlier, this European country encountered a severe storm that caused 115 fatalities and numerous people went missing. At that moment, Badosa announced to donate to the affected people through the Red Cross. Now, the fatalities are back in Valencia, and the Spanish WTA star has already decided to help these people.

Badosa took to her X profile and announced, “I’m really looking forward to representing my country but without forgetting what’s really important at the moment. I’m going to donate 50% of my prize money from this qualifying round to the people affected by DANA in Valencia. I wish all those people a lot of encouragement.” This WTA star’s tweet highlighted her dedication to her country. While expressing her excitement about her selection to lead Spain in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, Badosa also remembered her country’s distress due to this natural calamity. The recent catastrophic flash floods have killed around 217 people. A destructive weather system where cold and warm air meet and produce strong rain clouds caused it. This phenomenon has been frequent due to climate change and is locally called DANA.

The serious impact of DANA has sent a shockwave through the tennis community. Rafael Nadal also dropped his reaction on X and wrote, “Today has been a sad day with the suffering and pain caused by Dana in our country. Our hearts ache when we see the images. My love and encouragement to all those who have suffered the loss of family and friends. Strength and courage to all.” After Nadal, the 2024 Wimbledon champion, Carlos Alcaraz also shared his thoughts about the people who suffered from this natural calamity. “All my love to those who have lost loved ones due to Dana and much strength to those who continue to search for the missing,” he tweeted while saying “I will try to help as much as possible, to give a hand” in an interview.

Like Nadal and Alcaraz, Badosa has shown generosity in helping the people in her country. A few months before, when Valencia was hit by a severe storm, Badosa not only offered help but also urged her social media followers to do the same.

Paula Badosa asked for donations when outrageous DANA caused massive havoc in October

DANA has been a crucial problem for Spain, especially the Valencia region, for the last few months due to severe climate change. Badosa, an established patriot, took to her social media to ask for donations. “Many people are suffering, and it is essential that we join forces to assist them. I have already made my donation and encourage you to consider doing the same,” she wrote on her social media. That storm was recorded as the deadliest in the history of Spain, surpassing the 1957 October flood in Valencia due to the flooding of the Turin River. “Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need,” Badosa added, sharing a post from the Red Cross explaining the process of offering donations for the needy.

Paula Badosa’s recent social media post highlighted how deeply she is affected by the sufferings of Valencia people due to the natural calamity. However, the WTA star didn’t just want to send prayers to those who are affected. Instead, she made a generous announcement showing how her country matters to her as much as her love for tennis.