Edwarda Dias facts for kids
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| Born | 22 April 1999 (age 26) Suzano, Brazil |
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Edwarda de Oliveira Dias (born on April 22, 1999) is an amazing Brazilian athlete. She is best known as a Paralympic sitting volleyball player. Edwarda has won several medals for her country, showing great skill and teamwork.
Sitting volleyball is a special sport for athletes with disabilities. Players sit directly on the floor and must keep their bottom on the ground when hitting the ball. It's a fast-paced and exciting game!
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Paralympic Achievements
Edwarda Dias has made history for Brazil in sitting volleyball. She was a key player on the Brazilian Women's National Team.
Rio 2016 Games
At the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Edwarda and her team won the bronze medal. This was a very special moment. It was the first time Brazil had ever won a medal in sitting volleyball at the Paralympics!
Tokyo 2020 Games
Edwarda continued to represent Brazil at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. She played many different roles on the team, including striker and setter. The Brazilian team showed incredible teamwork once again. They won another bronze medal after beating Canada 3–1. This proved their strength and dedication.
World Championship Gold
In 2022, Edwarda and her team achieved another big win. They competed in the World Para Volleyball Championship in Sarajevo. The Brazilian team won the gold medal, becoming world champions!
Para-Badminton Success
Edwarda Dias is also a talented para-badminton player. She has shown her skills in this sport as well.
2023 Parapan American Games
At the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Edwarda won two medals in para-badminton. She earned a gold medal in mixed doubles. She also won a silver medal in women's singles. This shows her versatility and talent across different sports.
Training for the Future
Edwarda and her teammates are always working hard. In February 2022, they trained at the Paralympic Training Center in São Paulo. This training helped them prepare for major competitions, including the Paris 2024 cycle. Their dedication helps them stay at the top of their game.
External links
- Edwarda de Oliveira Dias at BWFBadminton.com Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Edwarda de Oliveira Dias at the International Paralympic Committee
