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In an interview published by the International Paralympic Committee on 13 November, Rosa Efomo de Marco spoke about preparing for the next Games. At Paris 2024 she became the first athlete to represent Italy in Para badminton at a Paralympic Games. She competed in the women’s SU5 singles at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena.
She discovered badminton at school through her physical education teacher. She later left her hometown to train daily at the federal centre in Santa Marinella. In the interview, she says sport helped her accept her disability and find a community. By competing in major tournaments, she hopes to introduce more people in Italy to Para badminton.
After making her Paris debut, De Marco won silver medals at the European Championships and the Thailand Para Badminton International in 2025. She also competed at the 2026 World Championships in Bahrain. She expects 2027 to be an important year as she prepares and seeks to qualify for Los Angeles 2028, where the Para badminton programme will include 16 medal events.
Original source: International Paralympic Committee (IPC) ↗
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