BETO MAIA
Parabadminton Athlete - SL3 Category
About Beto
Nice to meet you, I'm Beto Maia. I am a high-performance athlete, digital accessibility analyst, and director at the Vale PcD NGO. My journey is not about overcoming; it’s about technique, tactics, and high performance—both on the court and in the code.
The Athlete: Focus on Technique and the Podium
Before focusing my energy on Parabadminton, I built a solid foundation of discipline and competitiveness in other elite sports. I train because I am competitive, I like to win, and my goal is the podium.
Amputee Football (2010-2013)
State Champion. Where versatility and grit took the field, and a competitive mentality was forged.
Sitting Volleyball (2013 - Present)
Over a decade dedicated to the elite level of the sport, building tactical and mental resilience.
Parabadminton (2021-Present)
My main arena. Competing in the SL3 category, I maintain a relentless training routine five times a week, aligning physical preparation with a strict diet and supplementation. The focus? Impeccable technique and the Paralympic goal. The hard work has already led me to represent Brazil at the Pan Am Championships.
Off the Court (and the PC)
When I'm not hitting shuttlecocks or analyzing lines of code, you'll probably find me testing my camera settings for some photos, or splitting my time between the guitar and the piano.
The Analyst and Director: Real Accessibility
Clean Code, Real Access
As a Digital Accessibility Analyst, I combine technical rigor (WCAG, Semantic HTML, ARIA) with the lived experience of someone who understands that accessibility is not a favor, it’s a right.
Leadership and Impact
As Director of Vale PcD, I am directly involved in management and strategy to turn inclusion into practice, proving that the place for people with disabilities is a place of power.
Much More Than Just Complying with the Law
I'm not here to just help companies ‘meet quotas’ or check boxes. I work to create digital products that are truly universal, from design conception to final implementation. Talking about accessibility doesn’t have to be boring, but it needs to be done right.
The Category SL3
Court Area (Singles)
Athletes use only half the court lengthwise. This reduces the need for sudden lateral movements.
Movement
Players must compete standing up. A central feature of the SL3 class is impaired balance, which directly affects speed and the ability to change direction quickly.
Equipment
The use of prostheses is allowed, provided they are proportional to the player's body (so as not to give an undue height or reach advantage).
Matches
They follow the international standard: best of three games of 21 points. If there is a tie at 29-29, whoever scores the 30th point wins (maximum limit of 30).
Doubles
In doubles games (combining SL3 with SU5 classes, for example), the entire court is used. This requires a different space coverage dynamic than singles.
Evolution and Results
2024 Season
- 3rd Place - Southeast Regional
- 3rd Place - 3rd National Stage
CBBd Classification
"I started 2024 in 14th position. Today I am among the best in Brazil."
2025 Season
- 1st Place - Southeast Regional
- Round of 16 - Pan American
Action Gallery
Moments of intensity, focus, and celebration inside and outside the courts.
Official Partners
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