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Who Is Rafa Mir? Tokyo Olympics Silver Medallist Jailed For 8.5 Years In Spain In Sexual Assault Case
24htopnews | June 16, 2026 6:08 AM CST

Spanish footballer Rafa Mir, a Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, was sentenced by Valencia's Provincial Court to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and causing bodily harm linked to a September 2024 incident at his home in Bétera. According to the TSJCV, Mir must pay €64,000 compensation. His lawyers said they will appeal the ruling.

Rafa Mir, a professional footballer and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison by a Spanish court on Monday after being convicted of sexual assault and causing bodily harm.

The ruling, delivered by the Fourth Section of the Provincial Court of Valencia, stems from an incident in September 2024 at the striker's home in Bétera while he was playing on loan for Valencia CF. The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) confirmed details of the verdict.

Mir convicted, ordered to pay €64,000

In addition to the eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence, the court ordered Mir, 28, to pay €64,000 (approximately $68,500) in compensation to the victim. The judges also imposed a 13-year restraining order prohibiting the player from contacting or approaching the complainant.


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