Francisco Javier Sánchez Lara (born 11 August 1989) is a Spanish wheelchair basketball player. He represented Spain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics as a member of Spain men's national team.
 Sánchez (12) getting assistance getting back in his wheelchair during a 2013 game | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Javier Sánchez Lara |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 11 August 1989 Bolanos de Calatrava, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball |
Personal edit
Sánchez was born on 11 August 1989 in Bolanos de Calatrava, Castilla–La Mancha, and continued to reside there in 2012.[1] In 2012, he had a sports scholarship from the Castilla-La Mancha Olímpica (CLAMO) program run by the regional government.[2]
Wheelchair basketball edit
Sánchez is a guard,[3] and a 1 point player.[4]
National team edit
Sánchez was selected for the national team's Paralympic campaign by Oscar Trigo in 2011.[5] His selection to represent Spain at the 2011 European Championships was made in March.[6][7] The championship was held in Turkey.[7] He was one of 25 players to participate in a January 2012 team training camp.[5][8] He was chosen for the 2012 team ahead of Jonatan Soria and José Luis Robles.[9]
Sánchez competed in wheelchair basketball at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[2] It was the first time the Spanish national team had qualified for the Paralympics in 16 years.[10] In London, he was coached by Oscar Trigo.[11] His team finished fifth overall.[10] Following the Games, he was congratulated by Castilian-La Mancha's Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Martial Marin.[12]
Sánchez was a member of the national team at the 2013 European Championships. His team finished with a bronze medal after defeating Sweden.[13][14]
Club edit
In 2009, Sánchez played for Fuhnpaiin-Peraleda de Toledo.[3][15] In 2010 and 2011, he played for Fundación Grupo Norte. He played a key role in guiding the team to a league title in the 2010/2011 season and in assisting the team in being runners up in the Copa del Rey.[5] During the 2011/2012 season, he played for CID Casa Murcia Getafe.[9] In 2013, he played club wheelchair basketball for Padova Millenium.[13]
References edit
- ^ "JJ.PP. Londres 2012 — Portal del Consejo Superior de Deportes" (in Spanish). Csd.gob.es. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Marín: "Los deportistas paralímpicos castellano-manchegos nos han dado una lección de superación" - Noticias de Albacete" (in Spanish). La Cerca. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Trabajada victoria de España ante Holanda" (in Spanish). MARCA.com. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Histórica medalla de bronce del equipo español de Baloncesto en Silla de Ruedas en el Campeonato de Europa" (in Spanish). Madrid: Larazon.es. 25 September 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "El Fundación Grupo Norte aporta cuatro jugadores para los Juegos Paralímpicos — ABC.es — Noticias Agencias" (in Spanish). ABC.es. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Publicada la lista para el Europeo de Baloncesto en Silla de Ruedas" (in Spanish). Acb.Com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Solidaridad Digital - ¡A por el oro!" (in Spanish). Solidaridaddigital.es. 8 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "El Valladolid regresa al trabajo con ganas y empuje — ABC.es — Noticias Agencias" (in Spanish). ABC.es. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Soria y Robles se caen de la lista de convocados para los Juegos Paralímpicos — ABC.es — Noticias Agencias" (in Spanish). ABC.es. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Lo Ăşltimo de lo Ăşltimo — Jaume LlambĂ Riera, jugador de la selecciĂłn espaĂąola de baloncesto nos habla de los obstĂĄculos diarios que encuentra en Madrid — Entrevistas y Reportajes" (in Spanish). Loultimodeloultimo.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ "El baloncesto en silla de Ruedas ha experimentado una evolución espectacular" (in Spanish). Diario La Comarca de Puertollano. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ "Marín: "Los deportistas paralímpicos castellano-manchegos nos han dado una lección de superación" – Juegos paralímpicos – Noticias, última hora, vídeos y fotos de Juegos paralímpicos en lainformacion.com" (in Spanish). Noticias.lainformacion.com. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ^ a b "España, bronce en el Europeo de baloncesto en silla de ruedas" (in Spanish). 20minutos.es. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ "España comienza con victoria el Europeo de silla de ruedas de Alemania" (in Spanish). MARCA.com. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ "Solidaridad Digital - ¡A por el oro!" (in Spanish). Solidaridaddigital.es. 8 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
External links edit
- Francisco Javier Sanchez at the International Paralympic Committee
- Francisco Javier Sanchez Lara at the Comité Paralímpico Español (archived) (in Spanish)