Carlos Álvarez Nieto facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||
| Born | 24 January 1973 (age 52) Madrid, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Five-a-side football | |||||||||||||
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Carlos Álvarez Nieto, born on January 24, 1973, in Madrid, Spain, is a talented five-a-side football player. He is blind and competes in Paralympic sports. Carlos is well-known for winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.
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Who is Carlos Álvarez?
Carlos Álvarez Nieto is a Spanish athlete who plays five-a-side football. This sport is specially adapted for players who are blind or have very low vision. Carlos was born in Madrid, the capital city of Spain.
Playing Five-a-side Football
Five-a-side football is a version of football played with five players on each team. It's designed for athletes with visual impairments. The ball makes a noise so players can locate it. Players also wear eye patches to ensure fair play, even if they have some vision.
Carlos's Paralympic Journey
Carlos Álvarez represented Spain at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. The Paralympics are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities. Competing at this level is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Winning a Paralympic Medal
At the 2004 Athens Paralympics, Carlos and his Spanish five-a-side football team performed very well. They played against Greece and won the match 2–0. This victory earned them a bronze medal, placing them third in the competition. Winning a medal at the Paralympics is a very special moment for an athlete.
