José Vaquerizo Relucio facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||
| Born | 10 October 1978 (age 47) Valencia, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Boccia | |||||||
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José Vaquerizo Relucio (born on October 10, 1978, in Valencia, Spain) is a talented boccia player from Spain. He has a physical disability called cerebral palsy, which means he is a BC1 type athlete in boccia. José is known for his skill in this sport, where players throw or roll balls as close as possible to a target ball.
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José's Paralympic Journey
José Vaquerizo has represented Spain in major international competitions. One of his most notable achievements was at the 2008 Summer Paralympics held in Beijing, China.
Competing in Beijing 2008
At the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, José was part of the Spanish boccia team. His team competed in the Mixed Team BC1-2 event. This event involves a mix of athletes with different levels of physical challenges.
Team BC1-2 Bronze Medal
José and his teammates performed very well in the Mixed Team BC1-2 competition. They showed great teamwork and skill, earning a bronze medal. This meant they finished in third place, which was a fantastic achievement for them and for Spain.
About Boccia
Boccia is a precision ball sport, similar to bocce or bowls. It is designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities. Players throw, kick, or use a ramp to propel leather balls as close as possible to a white target ball, called the "jack."
Boccia Athlete Classifications
Athletes in boccia are grouped into different classes based on their disability. This ensures fair competition. José Vaquerizo is a BC1 athlete, which means he has severe movement limitations affecting all four limbs. BC1 athletes can use their hands or feet to propel the ball and may have an assistant on the court to help them.
External links
- Jose Vaquerizo at the International Paralympic Committee
- Jose Vaquerizo Relucio at the Comité Paralímpico Español
See also
In Spanish: José Vaquerizo para niños
