Concepción Hernández Díaz facts for kids
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Concepción Hernández Díaz, born on October 13, 1972, in Murcia, Spain, is a talented Spanish athlete. She is known for her skills in goalball, a unique sport played by athletes with visual impairments. Concepción has represented Spain in the Paralympic Games, achieving great success and winning a silver medal.
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What is Goalball?
Goalball is an exciting team sport created specifically for athletes who are blind or have low vision. It's played by two teams of three players each. The game's main goal is to throw a ball, which has bells inside, into the opponent's net. Players rely on their hearing to track the ball and their bodies to block shots.
How Goalball is Played
- Players wear eye shades to ensure everyone has the same level of vision, making the game fair.
- The ball is thrown by hand, and it must bounce at least once before crossing a special line.
- Players listen carefully for the bells inside the ball to know where it is.
- They defend their goal by diving and blocking the ball with their bodies.
- The game is played in silence so players can hear the ball and each other.
Concepción's Paralympic Journey
Concepción Hernández Díaz is a B2 type goalball player. This means she has a specific level of visual impairment, but all players wear eye shades during the game to make it fair for everyone. She has proudly represented Spain in two Paralympic Games.
1996 Summer Paralympics
Concepción first competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, USA. Her team, the Spanish women's goalball team, showed great skill and teamwork. They finished in a strong fourth place, just missing out on a medal. This was a fantastic achievement for the team.
2000 Summer Paralympics
Four years later, Concepción returned to the Paralympic stage at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. The Spanish women's goalball team performed even better this time. They played incredibly well throughout the tournament. Their hard work and dedication paid off when they reached the final. The team won a silver medal, a truly amazing accomplishment for Concepción and her teammates.
