Maria Passos Explained

Maria Passos
Fullname:Maria Luiza Pereira Passos
Nickname:Malu
Sport:Para table tennis
Disability Class:C5
Birth Date:9 June 1951
Birth Place:Bandeirantes, ParanĂ¡, Brazil
Retired:2017

Maria Luiza Pereira Passos (born 9 June 1951) is a Brazilian retired para table tennis player who competed at international table tennis competitions. She formerly played in volleyball before being diagnosed with a malignant tumour in her bone marrow, requiring the use of a wheelchair. She is a five-time Parapan American Games medalist and has competed at the 1996, 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 6 May 2022. Maria Luiza Pereira Passos (in Portuguese). esporte.pr.gov/br.
  2. Web site: 6 May 2022. Maria Luiza Pereira Passos - IPTTF Profile. International Para Table Tennis Federation.
  3. Web site: 6 May 2022. Maria Luiza Passos - IPC Profile. International Paralympic Committee.