VOICED : Powerchair football players in Argentina share Messis dream

Valentino, a young Argentine football fan with spinal muscular atrophy, finds hope in powerchair football, a sport that allows him to pursue his passion despite his physical limitations. The sport, which originated in France in 1978, is played in 21 countries and involves specially designed wheelchairs. Valentino's dedication to training is immense, as he balances various therapies to maintain his condition. The Argentine Powerchair Football Association was established to support players like Valentino, aiming to achieve what even Lionel Messi couldn't: winning the World Cup. However, challenges such as expensive equipment and lack of state support persist.

What condition does Valentino suffer from that initially prevented him from playing football competitively?

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Cerebral Palsy

• Spinal Muscular Atrophy

• Multiple Sclerosis

In which country did powerchair football originate?

• United States

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• France

How many players are there in a powerchair football team?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Seven

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Argentine powerchair football team?

• High cost of wheelchairs

• Limited international competitions

• Lack of interest in the sport

• Insufficient number of players

What was created to help support the Argentine powerchair football team?

• Powerchair Football Support Fund

• National Wheelchair Sports Committee

• Argentine Powerchair Football Association

• International Powerchair Football League