(Seguin) — Recent Seguin High School grad Christian Ramirez has been invited to represent the United States to compete at the World Abilitysports Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. He is one of 22 adaptive athletes from the United States chosen to compete in the event scheduled for December 1st through the 9th.
Ramirez won two medals including the gold back in the spring at the UIL State Track & Field Meet in Austin. He was the winner taking home the gold representing Seguin High School in the Class 5A wheel chair 400 meter dash. He also placed third in the wheel chair 100 meter to earn a bronze medal. And Ramirez finished in 7th in the wheel chair shot put.
Ramirez won the shot put and the 400 at the Class 5A Region IV meet in San Antonio. He finished second in the 100 at the regional meet.
Athletes at the World Abilitysports Games were selected based on having at least two years of national competition experience. The 22 American athletes will also be joined by nine staff members at the December games.
Christian and his family are seeking sponsors to assist him make the trip to Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Sponsorship funds will be used to cover the cost to travel and compete.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by Ramirez. It can be found by searching “Christian Ramirez’s race to Thailand” on the GoFundMe website. Or you can follow the link here. As of September 12th, 13 donations have been made to the account totaling $835. A goal of $5000 has been established on the page.