[3] In 2013, he was awarded the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo.

[10] The Italian-hosted European Championships were played in June 2012, and were the last major competition for him and his team prior to the start of the Paralympic Games.

[3] He was coached in the competition by Miguel Ángel Becerra, and participated in daily fitness activities to help with preparations for the Championship and Paralympic Games.

On 7 June he took a medical test to clear participation in the Paralympic Games.

[2][12] The bronze medal game was watched by Infanta Elena and President of the Spanish Paralympic Committee.