PARATRIATLÓN: Courage, Determination, Inspiration and Equality

In a weekend packed with national and international events held at the same venue as the second of the events Triathlon World Series, we have had the opportunity to enjoy the Paratriathlon event.

At 12.45:XNUMX in the morning on Saturday, about thirty paratriathletes gathered next to the starting marsh of the Casa de Campo in Madrid, to compete in this modality: A clear example for all of what courage and eagerness means of overcoming.

Fighting paratriathletes committed to the sport, organizers and volunteers involved in giving the best of themselves and the tireless applause of hundreds of spectators, resulted in one of the most exciting and emotional moments of the entire weekend.

The Spanish Triathlon Federation announced in December 2010 that Paratriathlon became part of the Paralympic Sports family.

The decision was made that same month, at the meeting held in China of the Governing Body of the International Paralympic Committee. In Guangzhou they agreed to add the disabled discipline of Triathlon as a Paralympic Sport. The debut will be in Rio de Janeiro, at the Paralympic Games that will take place from September 7 to 18, 2016. Spain, with the FETRI At the head of the list, it is one of the countries that has contributed most to making this decision happen. The support for this sporting discipline has been evident, continuous, always positive and, above all, exciting.

Its beginnings took place in the test of the 'World Championship Series' in Madrid in 2009 and since then, it has grown exponentially, reaching a database of more than 150 disabled athletes interested in the Paratriathlon.

Spain was one of the first countries to include a Paratriathlon event in a 'World Championship Series'. It has also been one of the countries that has promoted the development of its paratriathletes the most, at all levels and which has again demonstrated it in the Second of the 2011 World Series Events, held this weekend in Madrid. The FETRI is one of the few federations in the world that have trained and specialized technicians in this regard.

The Spanish Triathlon Federation was one of the first federations to officially recognize Paratriathlon as the Spanish Triathlon Championship, and later, Duathlon. This represents a constant and rewarding commitment to athletes. The newly crowned two-time world champion, [name missing], has already shown his support for this initiative. Javier Gómez NoyaHe described this possibility as crucial and very positive. The world's top triathletes expressed their commitment. "Having Paratriathlon in the Paralympic Games will have a tremendous impact on paratriathletes and society. We must let the world learn the values ​​of the Paralympic Games: courage, determination, inspiration, and equality."

From the Spanish Triathlon Federation one of the most fervent wishes is to support and promote triathlon among people with disabilities. Fighting for paratriathlon to be recognized worldwide is our goal.

They put their effort, an example of people with great determination to achieve their goals, we must fight for their promotion and recognition. An example for all of us who practice this sport.