Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 1995 at Parantee-Psylosclub IE Sport in Belgium. (parantee-psylos.be, 27 May 2020)
Reason: He was persuaded to try boccia by Parantee-Psylosclub IE Sport manager Jo De Becker, who taught at his school. (parantee-psylos.be, 27 May 2020)
Additional Info: SPORTING BREAK
He made his return to international competition at the 2017 European Regional Open Championships in Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain, after a 10-year hiatus. (paralympic.be, 20 Apr 2017)
FAMILY BACKGROUND
He was born in India and was adopted by a Belgian family at 18 months old. (parantee-psylos.be, 27 May 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 11, 1984
Place of ResidenceTIELEN
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachBas Van Dycke; Wesley Deleu
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 15 | Individual - BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Individual - BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 17 | Individual - BC2 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 28 | Individual - BC2 | 2006 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Individual - BC2 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
