Daniel Varela de Pina facts for kids
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| Born | August 7, 1996 Santa Cruz, Cape Verde |
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| Country | Cape Verde | |||||||
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Daniel David Varela de Pina is a famous boxer from Cape Verde. He was born on August 7, 1996. Daniel is known for making history for his country at the Olympic Games.
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Daniel Varela de Pina: Cape Verde's Olympic Hero
Daniel Varela de Pina is an amazing boxer. He represents his home country, Cape Verde, in boxing competitions. He has competed in the biggest sports event in the world: the Olympic Games.
His First Olympic Journey: Tokyo 2020
Daniel first went to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He competed in the men's flyweight boxing event. This was a huge step for him and for sports in Cape Verde.
Making History at Paris 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, were very special for Daniel. He was chosen to be the flagbearer for Cape Verde. This means he proudly carried his country's flag during the opening ceremony. It was a great honor!
A Historic Medal for Cape Verde
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Daniel Varela de Pina achieved something incredible. He won a bronze medal in the flyweight boxing division. This was a truly historic moment. He became the very first Olympic medalist ever from Cape Verde! His win brought great joy and pride to his country.
Learn More
You can find more information about Daniel Varela de Pina. For example, there is a page about him for kids in Spanish: Daniel Varela de Pina para niños 
