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While training for the summer Olympic Games of 1956, Ávila experienced terrible pain in parts of his body and, after various tests, was diagnosed with chronic arthritis by his doctors.

This prevented him from participating in the Olympics or in any other future sporting event.

The pain was so intense, that Ávila suffered limited mobility and could not even perform everyday chores.

As a consequence of his health problems, Ávila turned to Christianity and began praying, seeking divine intervention for his situation.

According to him, he received a divine revelation through the reading and study of Christian bible and allegedly received healing from Jesus Christ.

From that time on, he dedicated himself to ministry.