Diego de Paz facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 25 September 1971 (age 53) Sevilla, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball |
Diego de Paz Pazo was born on September 25, 1971. He is a talented Spanish wheelchair basketball player. He has represented his country in major international competitions.
Wheelchair Basketball Star
Diego de Paz is known as a 4 point player in wheelchair basketball. This means he has a certain level of physical ability, which helps balance the teams. Players are given points based on their physical function, from 1.0 (most severe disability) to 4.5 (least severe).
Playing for Spain
Diego de Paz proudly played for the Spanish national wheelchair basketball team. He competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics. These are big sports events for athletes with disabilities.
In March 2011, he was chosen to play in the European Championships. The next year, he was picked for the 2012 team. He was chosen over other great players like Jonatan Soria and José Luis Robles.
Diego then played in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. This was a special moment because it was the first time Spain's team had qualified for the Paralympics in 16 years! His team did very well, finishing in fifth place. They won against Germany with a score of 67–48 to secure that spot.
During the London Games, Oscar Trigo was his coach. Diego played in important games against teams like South Africa and Germany. He even scored 11 points in the game against the United States.
Diego is also famous for his three-point shots. In the history of the Paralympics, he ranks 9th for the total number of three-point shots he made. After the London Games, Diego decided to stop playing for the national team. It was an emotional moment for him, and he cried on the court after his last game.
Club Teams
Besides playing for his country, Diego de Paz also played for club teams. In 2011, he was a player for Once Andalucía.
See also
In Spanish: Diego de Paz Pazo para niños
