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 has won two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games. He earned them at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens and the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. His team also competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, finishing fourth. Besides football, Adolfo is part of the leadership team for the Federación Española de Deportes para Ciegos (FEDC). This organization supports sports for blind people in Spain.

About Adolfo

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. Adolfo is classified as a B1 sportsperson. This means he has very limited or no vision.

In 2012, Adolfo was living in Madrid. In 2007, he was recognized as one of the best sportspeople with a disability in Las Palmas. In 2013, he received the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo award. This is a special honor for sports achievements in Spain.

Adolfo is an important member of the Federación Española de Deportes para Ciegos (FEDC). This group is in charge of sports for blind people in Spain. He was chosen to be on their executive board in July 2010.

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 connected with the DZ Madrid sport federation.

Early Championships

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 held in Brazil.

He played 5-a-side football at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. His team won the bronze medal, finishing third. They beat Greece with a score of 2–0 in their final game. In 2006, his team finished fourth at the IBSA World Championships.

Paralympic Games and Other Competitions

Adolfo also played 5-a-side football at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. In the first round, his team played against China and lost 1–0. They then beat Argentina 2–0. Later, they lost to Brazil 1–0 but beat Great Britain 3–1. His team finished fourth after losing to Argentina in a penalty shootout for the bronze medal.

In 2009, his team finished fourth at the European Championships in France. Adolfo represented Spain again at the 2010 IBSA World Championships in England. His team earned second place there. In 2011, he played for Spain in the European Championships held in Turkey. His team played against Turkey, Russia, and Greece in their group.

The European Championships in Italy in June 2012 were important. They were the last big competition for Adolfo and his team before the Paralympic Games. He was coached by Miguel Ángel Becerra. Adolfo trained daily to get ready for these championships and the Paralympics. On June 7, he passed a medical test to be cleared to play in the Paralympic Games.

London 2012 and Beyond

Adolfo Acosta played 5-a-side football at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. His team won another bronze medal, finishing third. They beat Argentina 1–0 in the bronze medal game. Important people, like Infanta Elena and the President of the Spanish Paralympic Committee, watched this game. In their first game against Great Britain, the score was a 1–1 draw.

Adolfo was still a member of the national team in 2013. He competed in the European Championships that year. His team played against Russia, Greece, and France in the group stage. They won their first game against Russia. His team went on to defeat France and finish first in the whole competition.

See also

In Spanish: Adolfo Samuel Acosta para niños