Biography
Started: He began playing in 2012. (razoesparaacreditar.com, 02 Sep 2019)
Reason: He and his father Oscar, who has served as his sports assistant, went to his first regional championship only intending to receive a classification. However, he ended up competing at the tournament and finished third. (razoesparaacreditar.com, 02 Sep 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 15 Mar 2024)
Additional Info: FAMILY AFFAIR
His father Oscar has served as his sports assistant at competitions. "It is very good to have someone so important in my life on the court with me. Every day of training and the days of competitions that we are together, we become even stronger." (ge.globo.com, 14 Nov 2023; razoesparaacreditar.com, 02 Sep 2019)
Sporting Relatives: His father Oscar has served as his sports assistant at international competitions. (razoesparaacreditar.com, 02 Sep 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 24, 1992
Place of ResidenceUBERLANDIA
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysics - Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachZezinho Guardia [national], BRA; Glenio Fernandes
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Pairs - BC3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 19 | Individual - BC3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Individual - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 6 | Pairs - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Individual - BC3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 3 | Pairs - BC3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
