Claro Lopes de Oliveira

Started: He took up the sport in 2018 at age 2028 at the Paralympic Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (tarobanews.com, 12 Apr 2024; Athlete, 26 Aug 2024) Reason: He was involved in muay Thai and jiu-jitsu prior to losing his hand in an industrial accident. After he acquired his impairment he was invited to try Para taekwondo by Brazilian national coach Alan Nascimento. "I always loved martial arts and I chose taekwondo because I found it very cool and as a chance to change my life through sport." (cpb.org.br, 01 Dec 2023; Athlete, 26 Aug 2024) Ambition: He wants to become known not only within his sport but also outside of taekwondo, in order to leave a legacy for his children and family. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)