Portuguese Boccia Player David Araújo Falls Short of Quarterfinals at Paralympics

David Araújo, a Portuguese boccia player, fell short of reaching the quarterfinals in the BC2 category at the Paralympic Games. Despite eliminating Argentine Luís Cristaldo in the previous round with a 6-2 victory, Araújo suffered a 6-1 loss to Thai athlete Watcharaphon Vongsa in the playoff. The Thai player took an early lead and, despite Araújo’s brief response to tie the game, ultimately secured a 6-1 win. This defeat ends Araújo’s Paralympic journey, eliminating his chances of competing for a medal or achieving a top-eight finish.