Edmilsa Governo

Started: She took up the sport at age 14 in Maputo, Mozambique. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021) Reason: "My teachers, because of my disability, did not accept me to be part of the teams that competed in the school sports games. I felt discriminated against, but that did not make me abandon the sport. One day, a teacher recognised that despite the disability, I had a promising future in the sport, and thanks to him I am still in athletics." (verdade.co.mz, 30 Oct 2014) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (jornaldesafio.co.mz, 08 Aug 2024) Milestones: She became the first athlete representing Mozambique to win a medal in any sport at the Paralympic Games, when she claimed bronze in the women's T12 400m at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (newsaiep.com, 14 May 2021; SportsDeskOnline, 06 Aug 2021) Awards: She was Mozambique's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024) She was named the 2021 Para Sportswoman of the Year at the Sports Gala of the sports secretary of the government of Mozambique. (fmf.co.mz, 24 Nov 2022) She was Mozambique's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (myinfo.rio2016.com, 06 Sep 2016) Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES She has also studied at the Catholic University of Mozambique. (Facebook profile, 11 Aug 2024)