Mario Santana Ramos Hernandez

Started: He took up athletics in 2013 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2017) Reason: He was inspired to get involved in sports again following his accident after watching Mexican Para athlete Saul Mendoza on television. He began by playing wheelchair basketball and later moved on to Para athletics. He liked the fairness of the sport due to the classifications and because it gives him the chance to compete. (nayoescobar.com, 09 Jan 2020; Athlete, 15 Jul 2017) Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and to study for a master's degree in sports journalism. (elnorte.com, 16 Jul 2023; YouTube channel, 09 Jul 2023; guerrerosfod.net, 2022) Awards: He was Mexico's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Championships in Paris, France. (YouTube channel, 09 Jul 2023; yotambien.mx, 10 Jul 2023) In 2017, 2020 and 2023 he received the Sports Award in Nuevo Leon State, Mexico. (puntou.uanl.mx, 27 Nov 2020; regiodeporte.com, 21 Nov 2017; nl.gob.mx, 21 Nov 2023) In 2016 he was presented with the Medal of Civic Merit in Nuevo Leon State, Mexico. (Facebook page, 23 Aug 2019) Additional Info: COACH He has served as a wheelchair basketball coach. "I love basketball, but my abilities are low, so I am more useful off the court than on it. It's way for me to keep in touch with the sport." (enresumen.click, 04 Aug 2015) FURTHER STUDIES In addition to his degree in information management, he has also studied for a degree in sports and physical activity. (YouTube channel, 09 Jul 2023; guerrerosfod.net, 2022)