For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels





When Gustavo Villafane was nine, he was hit by a train. He lost both legs and his left arm. Now Villafane - one of the best basketball players with disabilities in the world. He and his Argentine team is preparing for the Paralympic Games, which will be held in November in Venezuela.

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1. In his spare time training Gustavo begging from motorists stopping at traffic lights.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels



2. Basketball disabilities go to the gym in the "National Center"

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

3. Before the game you need to warm up.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

4. Gustavo Villafone rock press.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

5. Bucket Mauritius - the youngest player on the team - and Fernando Ovehero fulfill throws and movement.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

6. Basketball hoop located at the usual height.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

7. Training in the gym.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

8. Coach Domingo Patrone closely following the exercise of his team.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

9. The national team consists of players from different provincial cities.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

10. Gustavo Villafone pressed on a single hand.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

11. Hernan Forseka shows his hands after a basketball game.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

12. Preparation for the Paralympic Games, which will be held in Venezuela in November.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

13. In the training team members play against each other to develop a game strategy.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

14. Basketball in the dining room

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

15. Players are left to gather their chairs.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

16. Daniel Copa lost his leg at age three as a result of a birth defect.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

17. Fernando Ovehero fights for the ball during a training session.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

18. Domingo Patrone explains the technique during a training session.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

19. Alejandro Fernandez is engaged in a sports hall.

For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

20. Sergio Vera Peralta throws the ball into the ring.

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For strong in body and spirit: Basketball on wheels

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