Adolfo Acosta has had problems with his eyesight since birth.
17 Facts About Adolfo Acosta
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In 2007, Adolfo Acosta was one of the finalists for the best sportsperson with a disability in Las Palmas.
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Adolfo Acosta chose to attend the event because he wanted to show support for this type of sponsorship.
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Adolfo Acosta is on the executive board and is a member of the General Assembly for the Federacion Espanola de Deportes para Ciegos, which is Spain's national governing body for blind sport.
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Adolfo Acosta was elected to the executive board in July 2010.
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Adolfo Acosta is B1 football player who has repeatedly represented Spain as a member of the national 5-a-side football team.
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Adolfo Acosta is affiliated with the DZ Madrid sport federation.
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At the 2001 IBSA European Championships, Adolfo Acosta's team finished first.
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Adolfo Acosta played 5-a-side football at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.
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Adolfo Acosta competed in the 2010 World Championships where he represented Spain.
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Adolfo Acosta's team finished fourth, losing to Argentina in the bronze medal game on penalty kicks.
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Adolfo Acosta represented Spain as a member of the 2010 team at the IBSA World Championships in England where his team finished second.
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Adolfo Acosta's team was faced Turkey, Russia and Greece in the group stage.
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Adolfo Acosta was coached in the competition by Miguel Angel Becerra, and participated in daily fitness activities to help with preparations for the Championship and Paralympic Games.
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Adolfo Acosta played 5-a-side football again at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
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Adolfo Acosta was a member of the national team in 2013 and competed in the European Championships.
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Adolfo Acosta's team went on to defeat France and finish first in the competition.