Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2014. "I promised [my family] that I would do something in Para sport and reach my dream of competing at the Paralympic Games." (midilibre.fr, 02 May 2021; bleushandisport.com, 01 Jan 2020)
Reason: "I started my rehabilitation with Para table tennis but I didn't have the team sport aspect which I loved. That's why I switched to wheelchair rugby. It's a sport that I love, which allowed me to rediscover things I used to have when I played football [before he sustained his impairment]." (midilibre.fr, 02 May 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (midilibre.fr, 02 May 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 23, 1988
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachBob Vanacker [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Mixed | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Mixed | 2018 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
| 6 | Mixed | 2022 | Vejle, DEN | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Mixed | 2023 | Cardiff, GBR | |
