Roberto Abenia facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 November 1972 (age 52) Zaragoza, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | Goalball | ||||||||||||||||
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Roberto Abenia Uliaque is a Spanish athlete who plays goalball. He was born on November 8, 1972, in Zaragoza, Spain. Roberto is well-known for winning two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games.
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What is Goalball?
Goalball is a team sport made for athletes who are blind or have low vision. Players wear eye shades so everyone is on an equal playing field. The game is played with a ball that has bells inside, so players can hear where it is. Teams try to throw the ball into the opponent's goal. It's a fast-paced and exciting sport!
Roberto's Paralympic Journey
Roberto Abenia Uliaque has represented Spain in goalball at several Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
1996 Atlanta Paralympics
Roberto competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, USA. His team played very well and earned a bronze medal. This was a fantastic achievement for Spain in goalball.
2000 Sydney Paralympics
Four years later, Roberto was part of the Spanish goalball team again at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. They showed great teamwork and skill, winning another bronze medal. This made him a two-time Paralympic medalist!
2004 Athens Paralympics
Roberto also participated in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. In this competition, his team finished in sixth place. Even though they didn't win a medal this time, reaching the top six in the world is still a great accomplishment.
External Links
- Learn more about Roberto Abenia Uliaque on the International Paralympic Committee website: Roberto Abenia at the International Paralympic Committee
- Find information about Spanish Paralympic athletes: Roberto Abenia at the Comité Paralímpico Español Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Abenia para niños
