Álvaro Valera facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 October 1982 Seville |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Table tennis (class 7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alvaro Valera Muñoz-Vargas (born on October 16, 1982, in Seville, Spain) is a famous table tennis player. He is known for his amazing skills in Para table tennis, where athletes with disabilities compete.
About Alvaro Valera
Alvaro Valera lived in Madrid in 2012. In 2013, he received a special award called the "silver Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo." This award is given in Spain to people who have achieved great things in sports. It's like a medal of honor for athletes!
Alvaro Valera's Table Tennis Journey
Alvaro Valera is a very successful table tennis player. He has competed in many Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympic Games for athletes with disabilities. He has represented Spain in table tennis at the Paralympics in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020.
Paralympic Medals
Alvaro has won several medals at the Paralympic Games:
- Gold Medal: In 2000, he won a gold medal at the Sydney Games. This was a big moment because it was the only gold medal Spain had ever won in Paralympic table tennis! He won it in the Class 8 singles event.
- Silver Medals: He earned two silver medals at the London Games in 2012. One was for the Class 6 men's singles, and the other was for the team event (Class 6–8). He also won a silver medal at the Rio Games in 2016 for the Class 6 singles.
- Bronze Medals: Alvaro won a bronze medal at the Beijing Games in 2008 in the Class 7 men's singles. He also won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games in 2020 in the team event (Class 6–7).
Alvaro Valera's dedication and talent have made him one of Spain's most celebrated Paralympic athletes. He continues to inspire many young people with his achievements in table tennis.
See Also
In Spanish: Álvaro Valera para niños
