The recent winner of the Barcelona City Council Sportswoman of the Year Award, Paola Manjón, is the featured interviewee in our new profile in the “Women with Impact” series.
Barcelona City Council has honoured Paola Manjón, Special Olympics gold medallist for adapted basketball, with one of its Women and Sport Awards, highlighting her inspirational career and her commitment to both personal and professional achievement.
Paola has faced and overcome significant challenges including discrimination and racism, from an early age, proving that there are no barriers for those with dreams and determination.
Her story is a source of inspiration for many girls and women seeking to make a place for themselves in the world of sport and indeed in any walk of life.
With her strength and determination, Paola Manjón symbolises the fight for greater equality and a fairer world.