Francisco Javier Muñoz Perez facts for kids
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| Born | 12 December 1985 (age 39) Barcelona, Spain |
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Francisco Javier Muñoz Pérez, born on December 12, 1985, is a talented 5-a-side football player from Spain. He is often called Javi. He has achieved great success in the sport, especially at the Paralympic Games.
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About Javi Muñoz
Javi Muñoz was born in Barcelona, Spain, on December 12, 1985. He is blind, which means he cannot see. In 5-a-side football, players like Javi are called "B1" athletes. This means they have very little or no sight.
Javi is from the Catalan region of Spain. In 2012, he received a special scholarship called the Plan ADO. This scholarship helps Spanish athletes train for big competitions. In 2013, he was given a special award, the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo. This award recognizes his great achievements in sports.
Playing 5-a-side Football
Javi Muñoz plays 5-a-side football, which is a version of football for visually impaired athletes. He is part of the DA Tarragona sport federation.
International Competitions
In August 2011, Javi was part of the Spanish team. They played in an International Futsal Friendly Tournament in Madrid. The team competed against strong teams from Argentina, England, Turkey, and Italy.
The European Championships were held in Italy in June 2012. This was a very important competition for Javi and his team. It was their last major event before the Paralympic Games. Javi was coached by Miguel Ángel Becerra. He also did daily fitness activities to get ready for both the Championship and the Paralympics. On June 7, he passed a medical test to make sure he could play in the Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Games Success
Javi played 5-a-side football at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. His team worked very hard. They finished third in the tournament. They played against Argentina in the bronze medal game and won 1–0. This victory earned them a bronze medal. Important people, like Infanta Elena and the President of the Spanish Paralympic Committee, watched this exciting game. In their first game of the tournament, Spain tied 1–1 with Great Britain.
European Championship Win
Javi continued to be a key member of the national team in 2013. They competed in the European Championships again. In the group stage, his team played against Russia, Greece, and France. They won their first game against Russia. The team then went on to defeat France. They finished first in the competition, showing their strength and teamwork.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Javier Muñoz Pérez para niños
