Jorge Cardona facts for kids
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Jorge Cardona, in 2013.
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 November 1987 Zaragoza, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Table tennis (class 9) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Jorge Cardona Marquez was born on November 2, 1987, in Zaragoza, Spain. He is a talented table tennis player. Jorge competes in a special category called Class 9. This class is for athletes with certain physical disabilities.
Amazing Achievements
In 2013, Jorge received a special award. It was the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo. This award is given to people who achieve great things in sports. A ceremony was held in Madrid. Important people like Princess Elena attended to celebrate his success.
Table Tennis Skills
Jorge is known for his skills in table tennis. He plays in the Class 9 category. Sometimes, he also plays in Class 10 events. In 2007, he won a gold medal at the European Championships. He won another gold medal at the European Championships in Italy in 2009.
In 2010, Jorge competed in the World Championships in South Korea. He played very well and finished in second place. At the 2013 European Championships, he earned two more medals. He won a bronze medal in the individual event. He also got a silver medal with his team. By October 2013, Jorge was ranked eighth in the world for his class.
Paralympic Games
Jorge has represented Spain at the Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
- 2008 Beijing Paralympics: Jorge competed in table tennis. His team won a silver medal. This means they finished in second place.
- 2012 London Paralympics: He competed again in London. His team earned a bronze medal. They finished third in the team Class 9–10 event.
- 2016 Rio Paralympics: Jorge and his team won another silver medal. This was in the team Class 9-10 event.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Cardona Márquez para niños
