Mikaela Almeida

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Mikaela Almeida
Personal information
Full nameMikaela da Costa Almeida
Born (2003-02-03) 3 February 2003 (age 21)
Manaus, Brazil
Sport
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Sport Para badminton
Medal record
Para badminton
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Singles SU5
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Santiago Singles SU5
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2018 LimaSingles SL4-SU5
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2018 LimaDoubles SL3-SU5
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2018 LimaMixed doubles SL3-SU5

Mikaela da Costa Almeida (born 3 February 2003) is a Brazilian para badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. She is a two-time Parapan American Games champion in singles, she is also a three-time Pan American bronze medalist. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Mikaela Almeida wins "rematch" in badminton in the Parapans (in Portuguese)". ge.globo.com. 25 November 2023.
  2. "Mikaela da Costa Almeida - Brazilian Paralympic Committee (in Portuguese)". Brazilian Paralympic Committee. 5 January 2024.
  3. "Mikaela Almeida is a two-time champion at the Santiago Parapan Games (in Portuguese)". acritica.com. 25 November 2023.