The Lycée International Ibiza lived a very special day with the visit of the Paralympic athlete Raquel Rico Pesquera, protagonist of the V edition of the Educational Program DIE (Inclusive Sport at School). This initiative, promoted by the Sports Department of the Consell Insular d’Eivissa and the Sanitas Foundation Chair of Studies on Inclusive Sport (CEDI), seeks to promote equality, respect and cooperation through sport.
Born in Segovia, Raquel Rico has been a reference in Spanish Paralympic sports since the 1992 Barcelona Games, standing out in disciplines such as swimming, athletics and goalball. In front of 49 13-year-old students, the athlete shared her story of overcoming prejudices and showed how effort and passion can turn limitations into opportunities. Her talk, close and participative, aroused the admiration of the students and spread a message of motivation and empathy.
From the classroom to the playing field
After the theoretical session, the meeting continued at the Teo Blázquez Municipal Sports Center in Can Burgos, where the students experienced first-hand different types of adapted sports. They participated in tests of visually impaired soccer, sitting volleyball, adapted athletics and goalball, the latter led by Raquel Rico herself.
The day was led by the techniques of the DIE program, the Physical Education teachers of the center, the Sports Coordinator of the Consell d’Eivissa, Antoni Suñer, and the guest athlete. The enthusiasm of the students reflected the educational and social value of this experience, which combined fun and learning in an inclusive and participatory environment.
A lesson in respect and coexistence
With the collaboration of the Spanish Paralympic Committee and the También Foundation, the DIE Program reinforces its role as an educational tool to promote inclusion and equal opportunities in the classroom. Through shared sports, students discover the importance of teamwork, empathy and diversity.
The Consell d’Eivissa thus consolidates its commitment to education in values and social awareness, betting on initiatives that inspire and transform. Raquel Rico Pesquera ‘s visit left an indelible mark: that of an athlete who demonstrates every day that the real victory lies in overcoming and moving forward together.
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