At just 18 years old, Beatriz Monteiro already has a captivating story to share in the world of Para badminton. 🏸 Beatriz was the youngest athlete in the Portuguese delegation at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. "I was shaking with fear", she says. The rising star faced the challenge and secured an impressive fifth place in her 5 class. The countdown to the next Summer Games, happening from August 28 to September 8 2024, has officially begun. Stay tuned for all the excitement and updates – you won't want to miss a moment on the road to Paris 2024! 🔥🇨🇵 The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. Stay connected to the Paralympic Movement: Website ▶ www.paralympic.org Facebook ▶ Facebook.com/Paralympics X ▶ X.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ Instagram.com/Paralympics TikTok ▶ TikTok.com/@Paralympics #Paralympics #ParaBadminton #Badminton #ChangeStartsWithSport #Portugal License Paralympic footage via IMG Video Archive ▶ http://bit.ly/49m22Bt Soundtrack Licence Code: TWWOUJBQNJNR96NE