Francisco Beltrán facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | November 5, 1972 (age 52) Madrid, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Boccia |
Francisco Javier Beltrán Manero, born on November 5, 1972, in Madrid, Spain, is a talented Spanish boccia player. He has proudly represented his country in major international competitions, including the Paralympic Games.
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About Francisco Beltrán
Francisco Beltrán comes from Madrid, the capital city of Spain. He is known for his skills in boccia, a sport designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities.
Boccia Career
Francisco Beltrán competes in the BC1 category of boccia. In this category, players can use their hands or feet to throw or kick the ball. Sometimes, they might have an assistant to help them hold or steady the ball. Francisco is a member of the A.D. Pacema club.
World Championships and Medals
In June 2010, Francisco was part of the Spanish national team at the Boccia World Championships. This important event was held in Lisbon, Portugal. He helped his team win a bronze medal in the team competition.
The next year, in June 2011, Francisco showed his individual strength. He won first place in the BC1 competition at the Spanish Boccia Club Championship. This championship took place in Elche, Spain.
Later in August 2011, Francisco participated in another Boccia World Championships. This event was very important because it helped players qualify for the upcoming London Paralympic Games. In the individual competition, he won one game but lost two, which meant he was eliminated in the group round.
Preparing for the Paralympics
In January 2012, Francisco joined a special training camp. This camp was organized by Spain's Cerebral Palsy Federation of Sports (FEDPC) and the Spanish Sports Federation for Persons with Physical Disabilities (FEDDF). Twenty-four other boccia players from all over Spain also attended. The camp helped the national team get ready for the London Paralympics.
Paralympic Games
Francisco Beltrán competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Representing Spain at such a big event is a huge achievement for any athlete.
In October 2013, Francisco was ranked as Spain's seventh-best competitor in his BC1 classification. This shows his consistent high performance in the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Javier Beltrán Manero para niños
