World No.2 Rafael Nadal is confined to his home in Porto Cristo and is unable to train on the tennis courts of his academy in Mallorca. The Spaniard publicly expressed his desire to train again recently. Consequently, the fans in the country started a campaign urging the Spanish officials to give Nadal special permission to train. 

Children in the region started the “Rafa Play Now” initiative. It is calling for a special permit to allow Rafa to resume training. They believe he deserves the privilege, just like many others who have returned to their jobs.

Rafael Nadal deserves it 

The children issued a letter, requesting the Government to allow Nadal to train ‘because he deserves it.’

Moreover, it explained that Nadal understands what he wishes for. Resuming his practice would not pose a risk to his or others’ health since, in tennis, players can maintain safe distance. 

The campaign also stresses “the great values ​​that Rafa Nadal has always defended throughout his life, on and off the slopes.”

The children also recall in the letter, Nadal and basketball player Pau Gasol initiated a solidarity campaign that helped the Red Cross raise funds for the fight against coronavirus.

“We defend that Spanish sport will fully understand that Rafa Nadal deserves to be the first to return to sports in Spain. There is no need for laws or decrees. He has earned it and he deserves it,” said the children.

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Finally, they invited Nadal fans from all around the world to upload his videos on social media with a hashtag #RafaPlayNow.

The tennis tour is suspended for an indefinite period since mid-March due to the outbreak of coronavirus. However, players need to stay fit and maintain their fitness level. Hence, we hope Nadal does get permission to train. That way he can stay on course to resume playing once the pandemic subsides.