Biography
Started: He began playing table tennis at age nine and took up Para table tennis in 2003. (contrapunto.com, 18 Sep 2021)
Reason: His cousin played table tennis and introduced him to the sport. After acquiring his impairment in a car accident in 2003, he was invited to try Para table tennis. "I started playing sports because I felt I had some skills." (Athlete, 31 Aug 2024; contrapunto.com, 18 Sep 2021)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 3, 1986
Place of ResidenceLOS TEQUES
OccupationAthlete
EducationSport Studies - Cecilio Acosta Territorial Polytechnic University of Altos Mirandinos, Los Teques, VEN
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachDarwin Acuna [national], VEN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 21 | Singles - Class 3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 21 | Singles - Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 33 | Men's Open Wheelchair | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 5 | Doubles MD8 M | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 5 | Doubles XD4-7 X | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
