Portrait of Stefania Ferrando

Stefania Ferrando

Individual
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Biography
Started: She took up boccia in 2016 in Gualeguay, Argentina. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021) Reason: She originally trained in swimming before following her friends into boccia. (clarin.com, 23 Aug 2021) Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021) Awards: In 2022 she was named Sportsperson of the Year in the municipality of Gualeguay, Argentina. (diariodebatepregon.com, 16 Dec 2022) Additional Info: OCCUPATION She has worked in human resources and in the disability department for the government of the municipality of Gualeguay, Argentina. (aadeporte.com.ar, 11 Nov 2019; cilsa.org, 28 Feb 2024; LinkedIn profile, 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 30, 1993
Place of ResidenceGUALEGUAY
OccupationAthlete, Public Servant
EducationPsychology - Superior School of Social Psychology, Buenos Aires, ARG
Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish
CoachCristian Rosado [national], ARG
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
18Individual - BC32020Tokyo, JPN
World Championships
8Pairs - BC32022Rio de Janeiro, BRA
11Individual - BC32022Rio de Janeiro, BRA
14Pairs - BC32018Liverpool, GBR
ParaPan American Games
1Pairs - BC32023Santiago, CHI
2Individual - BC32023Santiago, CHI