FLOREZ Andres

Wheelchair Basketball

Date of Birth: 10 Sep 1988

Age: 32

Gender: Male

Sport Class: 1.0

Events and Medals
Records
Schedule
Bio
General Interest
Milestones

Events and Medals

Discipline	Event	Rank	Medal
Wheelchair Basketball	Men COL Colombia	11

Schedule

Start Time	Location	Event	Status
	Musashino Forest Sport Plaza	Men's Preliminary Round Group A #14 COL Colombia 56 JPN Japan 63	Finished
	Ariake Arena	Men's Preliminary Round Group A #22 ESP Spain 74 COL Colombia 56	Finished
	Musashino Forest Sport Plaza	Men's Preliminary Round Group A #34 KOR Republic of Korea 66 COL Colombia 54	Finished
	Musashino Forest Sport Plaza	Men's Preliminary Round Group A #37 COL Colombia 38 TUR Turkey 80	Finished
	Ariake Arena	Men's Preliminary Round Group A #46 COL Colombia 52 CAN Canada 63	Finished
	Ariake Arena	Men's Classification Playoff 11/12 #56 COL Colombia 70 ALG Algeria 47	Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

Supporting Colombian football club America de Cali. (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

Partner Juliana

Languages spoken:

Ana Cardoso [national], BRA

He took up wheelchair basketball at age 12. (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

He aspired to become a professional footballer before his impairment. He also tried wheelchair tennis but preferred wheelchair basketball. "I started my career thanks to a neighbour who knew the Nuevos Horizontes sports club, that's where my story began. I didn't know that it was going to change my life completely." (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

To reach the semifinals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (leanotas.com, 13 May 2021)

Winning a bronze medal at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru. (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

His family. (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

Philosophy:

"My motivation is always to want to be the best, and to help my team to always be the best. In my head my aim is only to grow, grow, and reach the top. One always has to believe in oneself, and not think about throwing in the towel - I never have and I never will. As long as I have health, strength and courage, I will always give everything I can for sport." (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

General Interest

Classification
1.0 (IWBF, 16 Aug 2021)

Origin of Impairment
Acquired (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

Impairment Details
His impairment is the result of a gunshot wound he sustained at age eight. (cpc.org.co, 24 Mar 2020)

General
COLOMBIA UNDER ANA CARDOSO
In 2021 he spoke about the impact national coach Ana Cardoso has had on himself and the Colombian national team. "The team's processes have been refreshed since Ana Cardoso arrived. Some roles changed and new things were added, including a lot of knowledge, both technical and tactical. It's been a process full of positive changes. We have made an effort and we have given our best in each training session, virtually and on the court. It has been double the work and sacrifice to prepare ourselves in the best way. Despite the break due to the [COVID-19] pandemic, the process has been strong, and it has helped the growth of my career as an athlete." (cpc.org.co, 20 Apr 2021)

Legend

:: Gold Medal Event
:: Silver Medal Event
:: Bronze Medal Event

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