Nonato: 🇧🇷 Brazil's Blind Football Sensation is Ready To Fight Again For The Gold Medal
Crafting Champions spotlights Para athletes excelling in their sports, offering an inside look at what it takes to become a champion. The series captures their preparation journeys, from overcoming immense challenges to training relentlessly for the podium. Witness their inspiring stories of resilience, dedication, and triumph as they gear up for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
In this episode, meet Nonato, the Brazilian blind football sensation whose journey from a small town to the world stage will leave you inspired. Born with retinitis pigmentosa, Nonato lost his sight completely by the age of 12, but that didn’t stop him from pursuing his love for football. He began his journey with an invitation from a friend and quickly rose to prominence, making his way to national competitions and eventually earning a spot on the Brazil national team. Discover how Para sport has transformed Nonato’s life, taking him from limited opportunities in a town of just 15,000 inhabitants to meeting diverse cultures and making sports his full-time profession. Training six times a week, Nonato is 100% dedicated to his craft, grateful for the life-changing opportunities Para sport has given him.
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