[1] From the Catalan region of Spain,[7] he was a recipient a 2012 Plan ADO scholarship.

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

[13][2] The Italian hosted European Championships was played in June 2012, and were the last major competition for him and his team prior to the start of the Paralympic Games.

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.

[1][3] The bronze medal game was watched by Infanta Elena and President of the Spanish Paralympic Committee.