Miguel Ángel Gómez Garro facts for kids

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Nationality	Spanish
Sport
Country	Spain
Sport	Boccia
Medal record Boccia Representing  Spain Paralympic Games

Miguel Angel Gomez Garro is a talented athlete from Spain. He plays a sport called boccia. Boccia is a special sport for athletes with disabilities. Miguel Angel has won a gold medal at the Paralympic Games.

Who is Miguel Angel Gomez Garro?

Miguel Angel Gomez Garro was born on February 24, 1961. He was born in a place called Guipúzcoa, Spain. He is a Spanish boccia player.

What is Boccia?

Boccia is a precision ball sport. It is similar to bocce or bowls. Athletes throw, kick, or use a ramp to propel balls. The goal is to get their balls as close as possible to a target ball. This target ball is called the "jack." Boccia is played by athletes with severe physical disabilities.

Miguel Angel's Disability and Classification

Miguel Angel has a physical disability. He has cerebral palsy. This condition affects his movement and muscle control. In boccia, athletes are grouped by their disability. This makes the competition fair. Miguel Angel is a BC1 type athlete.

What does BC1 mean?

BC1 athletes have severe movement problems. They use their hands or feet to propel the ball. They may also have an assistant. The assistant can help with things like handing the ball. They cannot help with strategy.

Paralympic Success

Miguel Angel Gomez Garro competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics. These games were held in Atlanta, USA. The Paralympics are a major international sports event. They are for athletes with disabilities.

Gold Medal Victory

At the 1996 Paralympics, Miguel Angel achieved great success. He competed in the BC1/BC2 team event. His team finished in first place. This means they won a gold medal for Spain. Winning a Paralympic gold medal is a huge achievement. It shows his dedication and skill.

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In Spanish: Miguel Ángel Gómez Garro para niños