Eduardo Sanchez Reyes

Started: He took up the sport at age 13 in Jalisco, Mexico. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021) Reason: He was introduced to boccia during his rehabilitation. "Teacher Marcela Galindo encouraged me to try sports. 'There are several sports you can pick from', she said. I first tried discus throw but I couldn't hold it, then she said she had one sport adapted to me. She took up some balls and showed me the sport and I liked it." (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021; Comite Paralimpico Mexicano YouTube channel, 15 Jul 2024) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Vivir Sin Limites YouTube channel, 23 Nov 2023) Awards: He received an acknowledgement from the municipality of Zapopan, Mexico, in recognition of his gold medal at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. (zapopan.gob.mx, 01 Oct 2019)