This article was last updated on April 27, 2014
He was born with only one leg, Nico Calabria didn’t let his disability keep him from any sport he was passionate about. Encouraged by many and driven by internal strength, he eagerly participated and excelled in a variety of childhood athletics. (Soccer is one of the sports you can actually play with crutches. )Nico continues to astound teammates, competitors, and fans with his talent today, and is living proof that hard work pays off. Overcoming this challenge through hard work and unwavering commitment, Nico shows a tough determination that lets him rise up and push past his challenges.
Nico Calabria – Born With One Leg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlwG6yE7Jt4
As far as FIFA is concerned, the use of crutches by adaptive players is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. FIFA endorsed and was a co-sponsor of the first All Africa Amputee Football (Soccer) Tournament held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in February, 2007 – a tournament where all competitors played on crutches.
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