Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2004. (granma.cu, 20 Nov 2023, 29 Apr 2021)
Reason: He had been involved in sports before his accident. "My foundation as an athlete served me well and I began participating in Para table tennis events." (granma.cu, 29 Apr 2021)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (jit.cu, 16 Dec 2023)
Awards: In 2023 he was named among the Ten Most Outstanding Para Athletes of the Year in Cuba. (trabajadores.cu, 18 Dec 2023)
In 2023 he was named Para Sportsman of the Year of the Artemisa province in Cuba. (acn.cu, 07 Dec 2023)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 24, 1982
Place of ResidenceGUANAJAY
EducationManuel Fajardo University of Sciences of Physical Education and Sport, Havana, CUB
CoachRieldis Ortega [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Singles - Class 1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 1 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Doubles Class 4 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 1 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Class 1 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 4 | Doubles MD4 M | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
