Andre Ramos

Started: He began playing boccia at age 12 at the Almada Seixal Cerebral Palsy Association in Portugal. He was involved in swimming and equestrian before he took up boccia. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021; bolanarede.pt, 27 Feb 2019) Reason: "My doctor told me about the Almada Seixal Cerebral Palsy Association, as a way for a young kid like myself to face problems and challenges in life. I began doing all the activities at the association. Then I was introduced to boccia, joining the training team at age 13." (bolanarede.pt, 27 Feb 2019) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (osetubalense.com, 12 Aug 2022) Awards: In 2022 he received the Medal of Merit from the Portuguese Paralympic Committee. (radiocampanario.com, 27 Nov 2022) Additional Info: TECHNIQUE He plays using his foot, wearing a shoe specially made for competition. (bolanarede.pt, 27 Feb 2019) OCCUPATION He has worked as a computer technician. (bolanarede.pt, 27 Feb 2019)