Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age six in Litomysl, Czechia. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
Reason: He trained in table tennis before being diagnosed with cancer, and decided to return to the sport. "I tried to take everything as positively as possible, and thanks to the wheelchair, I started to play more sport than before." (svitavsky.denik.cz, 08 Oct 2015)
Ambition: To end the 2024 season with a top-10 world ranking. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 31, 1990
Place of ResidencePRAGUE
OccupationAthlete, Marketing
EducationLogistics - Silesian University of Opava, Karvina, CZE
Languages SpokenCzech, English, German
CoachMilan Jasek [national], CZE; Petr Kaucky [personal]; Vojtech Rozinek
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 15 | Singles - Class 3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 9 | Men's Doubles Class 8 M | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 17 | Singles - Class 3 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 9 | Doubles MD8 M | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 11 | Singles - Class 3 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
