Adolfo Acosta facts for kids

Adolfo Samuel Acosta Rodríguez (born 19 May 1981), known as Adolfo Acosta, is a Spanish 5-a-side football player. He plays for the Spanish national team. Adolfo won two bronze medals at the 2004 Summer Paralympics and the 2012 Summer Paralympics. He also competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics, where his team finished fourth. Outside of football, he helps lead the Federación Española de Deportes para Ciegos (FEDC). This organization supports sports for blind people in Spain.

About Adolfo Acosta

Adolfo Acosta was born on May 19, 1981, in Las Palmas, which is in the Canary Islands. He has had problems with his eyesight since he was born. Because of this, he is classified as a B1 sportsperson. This means he has very low vision or is completely blind. In 2012, Adolfo was living in Madrid.

In 2007, Adolfo was recognized as one of the best athletes with a disability in Las Palmas. In 2013, he received a special award called the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo. This award honors athletes for their achievements. He also supported a partnership between the Spanish Paralympic Committee and an insurance company. This partnership helps fund Spanish athletes with disabilities.

Role in Blind Sports

Adolfo Acosta is an important part of the Federación Española de Deportes para Ciegos (FEDC). This group is in charge of sports for blind people in Spain. He is on their executive board and is a member of their General Assembly. He was chosen for the executive board in July 2010. This shows his dedication to supporting sports for people with visual impairments.

Adolfo's Football Career

Adolfo Acosta is a B1 football player. He has played many times for Spain's national 5-a-side football team. He is part of the DZ Madrid sport federation.

Early Competitions

In 2001, Adolfo's team won first place at the IBSA European Championships. The next year, in 2002, his team came in second at the IBSA World Championships in Brazil. These early successes showed his team's strength.

Paralympic Games Achievements

Adolfo played 5-a-side football at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. His team won a bronze medal after beating Greece 2–0. This was a great achievement for the team.

He also competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics. In the first round, his team played against China, Argentina, Brazil, and Great Britain. They won against Argentina and Great Britain. However, they lost to Argentina in the bronze medal game after penalty kicks. His team finished fourth overall.

Adolfo played 5-a-side football again at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. His team won another bronze medal. They beat Argentina 1–0 in the bronze medal game. This was another proud moment for Adolfo and his team.

Other International Events

Adolfo has also competed in many other international championships.

• In 2006, his team finished fourth at the IBSA World Championships.
• In 2009, his team finished fourth at the European Championships in France.
• In 2010, he represented Spain at the IBSA World Championships in England, where his team finished second.
• In 2011, he played for Spain in the European Championships held in Turkey.
• In June 2012, he played in the European Championships in Italy. This was the last big competition before the Paralympic Games.
• In 2013, he was still a member of the national team and competed in the European Championships. His team won their first game against Russia. They went on to defeat France and finished first in the competition.

See also

In Spanish: Adolfo Samuel Acosta para niños