Portrait of Laura Ugarte

Laura Ugarte

Women
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Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2021. (kiroleros.com, 2024) Reason: She was introduced to wheelchair basketball at the Fundacion Vital Zuzenak club in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. "I liked to practise individual sports and didn't want to try a team sport. But once I saw the team playing and how well they got along, I said, 'Ok, I don't want to but I will try it'. And once I tried it was super good." (kiroleros.com, 2024) Awards: She received the Silver Badge at the 2024 'Gure Kirola Sariak' [Our Sports Awards] awards ceremony in Alava, Spain. (radiollodio.com, 09 Feb 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 14, 1994
OccupationTeacher
EducationTeaching
Languages SpokenBasque, Spanish
CoachAlejandro Albaina [club]; Franck Belen [national], FRA
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
World Championships
8Women2022Dubai, UAE
European Championships
3Women2023Rotterdam, NED
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