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 | |
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Full name | Francisco Javier Sánchez Lara |
Nationality | Spanish |
Born | (1989-08-11) 11 August 1989 (age 33) Bolanos de Calatrava, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain |
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Sport | Wheelchair basketball |
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]
Sánchez is a guard,[3] and a 1 point player.[4]
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]
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]
Spain men's national wheelchair basketball team – 2012 Summer Paralympics | ||
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2012 Spanish Paralympic Team | |
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