Daniel Caverzaschi

Started: He began the sport at age 12 at the Madrid Tennis Federation in Spain. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024, 06 Aug 2021) Reason: "I had always played numerous sports. In fact, when I was starting to compete in tennis, I was also competing in alpine skiing. I finally chose tennis because I loved competing in it, I loved the atmosphere in the tennis tour." (Athlete, 21 Aug 2012) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and to win a Grand Slam event. He also aspires to create a professional international circuit for wheelchair tennis. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; historiasdelosjuegos.com, 20 Oct 2023; marca.com, 31 Oct 2023) Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES He has served as the head of the wheelchair tennis commission of the Spanish Tennis Federation "I enjoy it because it is my passion. I think wheelchair tennis has to improve and a goal is to make it known and to take it where it deserves." (rfet.es, 19 Dec 2019; efe.com, 04 Jun 2019) INFLUENCER In 2023 he launched his own platform named 'Vale la pierna' [It is worth a leg] with which he wants to contribute to give more exposure to Para sports, impairment and education. "I want to do my little contribution to change the world." The platform also works as a representation agency for Para athletes. "Sport is a tool to normalise impairment, and the sports level is high enough to give value to companies in return." (LinkedIn profile, 25 Jul 2024)