Biography
Started: She began playing badminton at age nine at school. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021; record.pt, 12 Feb 2021)
Reason: "I fell in love with the sport. I was always excited when I was going to compete abroad. I see the competitions as a way of having fun." (record.pt, 12 Feb 2021)
Milestones: At age 15 she was the youngest athlete to represent Portugal in any sport at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 27 Feb 2024)
Awards: In 2023 she received the Sports Merit Award from the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth for her performance at the 2023 European Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (fpbadminton.pt, 24 Oct 2023)
She was Portugal's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (record.pt, 14 Jan 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 23, 2005
Languages SpokenPortuguese
CoachDiogo Silva [national]; Fernando Silva [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Singles SU5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| NDSF Royal Cliff Beach BWF Para Badminton World Ch | ||||
| 5 | Singles SU5 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 5 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 5 | Singles SU5 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 5 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 11 | Singles SU5 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Singles SU5 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 3 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 9 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
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