Rafael Guijosa facts for kids
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Rafael Guijosa Castillo was born on January 31, 1969, in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. He is a famous former handball player from Spain. After a successful career playing, he became a coach. He is currently the manager of the Iran men's national handball team.
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A Star Handball Player
Rafael Guijosa was a very talented handball player. He played for the Spanish national team. Handball is a team sport where players pass a ball and try to throw it into the opposing team's goal. It's a fast-paced and exciting game.
Olympic Medals
Guijosa represented Spain in two different Olympic Games. The Olympics are a huge international sports event. He helped his team win bronze medals at both events.
- In 1996, he won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.
- In 2000, he won another bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Winning two Olympic medals is a great achievement for any athlete!
World Player of the Year
In 1999, Rafael Guijosa received a very special award. He was voted the World Player of the Year by the International Handball Federation. This award means he was considered the best handball player in the world that year. It's one of the highest honors a handball player can get.
Playing for Clubs
Besides playing for his country, Guijosa also played for several important handball clubs. One of the most famous clubs he played for was FC Barcelona Handbol. Playing for top clubs helped him become one of the best players of his time.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing handball professionally, Rafael Guijosa decided to become a coach. He now shares his knowledge and experience with new players. He has coached teams in different countries. His current role is coaching the national team of Iran. This shows his dedication to the sport.
