Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 40 in Madrid, Spain. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
Reason: He was introduced to the sport at the Spinal Cord Injury Foundation [FLM]. (tokio2020.dxtadaptado.com, 25 Jul 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (elgeneracionalpost.com, 19 Mar 2022)
Awards: In 2023 he received the Award for Sports Value from the Union of Sports Federations of Madrid, Spain [UFEDEMA]. (Facebook profile, 15 Dec 2023)
Additional Info: TABLE TENNIS SCHOOL
In 2011 he was one of the founders of the Table Tennis School at the Spinal Cord Injury Foundation [FLM] in Madrid, Spain. "I am very proud of this achievement. We have invested many hours and dedicated many years to it, but if it has encouraged people to practise this or any other sport to improve their health, it will have been worth it." (abc.es, 16 Jul 2021; Facebook profile, 28 Jun 2021)
LEFT-HANDED
Although he is naturally right-handed, he plays with his left hand. "As I do not have triceps in my right arm, I had to learn to play with my left to perform better." (tokio2020.dxtadaptado.com, 25 Jul 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 30, 1968
Place of ResidenceMADRID
OccupationAthlete
EducationAnthropology - Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachRamon Echanove [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 13 | Singles - Class 2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Doubles Class 4 M | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 2 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 2 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | Doubles MD4 M | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 2 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
