Pedro Antonio García Villa facts for kids
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | 5-a-side football | |||||||||||||
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Pedro Antonio García Villa was born on January 26, 1973, in Murcia, Spain. He is a skilled athlete who plays 5-a-side football. This sport is a special type of football for players who are blind or have very little sight. Pedro is blind, and he has proudly represented his country, Spain, in important sports competitions.
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Pedro Antonio García Villa: A Paralympic Athlete
Pedro Antonio García Villa is known for his achievements in 5-a-side football. This sport is played by athletes with visual impairments. It allows them to compete and show their amazing skills on the field.
What is 5-a-side Football?
5-a-side football is a version of football adapted for blind and partially sighted players. Each team has five players. Four of these players are blindfolded, even if they have some sight, to make the game fair. The goalkeeper is usually sighted or has a visual impairment that is not severe.
The ball used in 5-a-side football makes a noise, often with bells inside. This helps players locate it by sound. The field is smaller than a regular football pitch. It has special boards along the sides to keep the ball in play. Coaches and guides also help players by giving verbal instructions during the game.
Winning a Paralympic Medal
Pedro Antonio García Villa played 5-a-side football at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. These games were held in Athens, Greece. The Paralympics are a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities.
At the 2004 Paralympics, Pedro's team from Spain performed very well. They competed against many other strong teams. In their bronze medal match, Spain played against Greece. The Spanish team won the game with a score of 2–0. This victory earned them the bronze medal, a great achievement for Pedro and his teammates.
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