Alex Álvarez is an example of perseverance and willpower. With a 77% disability, he has won the bronze medal at the Galician Absolute Taekwondo Championship. Alex suffers from polyradiculoneuritis, a disease that prevents him from having strength in his arms. This condition makes his daily life far from easy. Despite this, Alex tries to lead a normal life, working at night and training in taekwondo every day. Thanks to sport, Alex has shown everyone that barriers can be overcome with effort and discipline. The next goal for this champion of life is to participate in the Paralympic World Championships, which will be held on June 11, 2009, in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
Podium for an athlete with a disability at the absolute taekwondo championship
Alex Álvarez is an example of perseverance and willpower. With a 77% disability, he has won the bronze medal at the Galician Absolute Taekwondo Championship. Alex suffers from polyradiculoneuritis, a disease that prevents him from having strength in his arms. This condition makes his daily life far from easy. Despite this, Alex tries to lead a normal life, working at night and training in taekwondo every day. Thanks to sport, Alex has shown everyone that barriers can be overcome with effort and discipline. The next goal for this champion of life is to participate in the Paralympic World Championships, which will be held on June 11, 2009, in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
