My name is Chrissi Morfi – Metzou and I am a Paralympic Sports Athlete of RIO 2016. I was born and raised in Athens and since I was young I was involved in sports, alongside my studies.
I have been a swimming champion in the S3 category and member of the National Swimming Team of people with disabilities. Recently I have been involved exclusively with Boccia, trained by the federal coach Georgios Tzimas.
I am a member of Boccia National Team in the BC4 category since 2014 till today. I am also the only Greek Boccia athlete qualified for the Paralympic Games (individual BC4 category) since no one in Greece has achieved such a qualification in this category.
International Distinctions:
- 2016 Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 16th place (Category: Individual BC4)
- 2014 Boccia World Championship Beijing, China: 5th place (Category: Pairs BC4)
- 2015 Boccia European Team and Pairs Championships, Surrey England: 6th place (Category: Pairs BC4)
- 2015 European Continental Cup Boccia, Catalonia: 7th place (Category: Pairs BC4)
- 2017 European Cup St. Cugat, Spain: 4th place (Category: Pairs BC4)
- 2017 European Championship Pavoa, Portugal: 8th place (Category: Pairs BC4)
National distinctions:
Pan-hellenic Boccia Championships (Individual BC4)
- 2016, 2nd place and Silver Medal
- 2018, 2017, 2012 3rd place and Bronze Medal
- 2018 1st place and Gold Medal at the Annual Boccia Day
Pan-hellenic Botsia Championships (Pairs BC4)
- 2014, 2011, 2009 1st place and Gold Medal
- 2018, 2017, 2015 2nd place and Silver Medal
- 2013, 2012, 2010 3rd place and Bronze Medal
Apart from my development as an international athlete, it is important for me to spread the values of “fair play” through my honest effort, which is not limited to sports but also extends to the field of social action and especially the one that includes vulnerable populations.