Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2000 at age 20 in France. (Athlete, 27 Jul 2016)
Reason: He was involved in savate [French boxing] and handball before his accident. After acquiring his impairment he wanted to continue with sport. "I tried table tennis at a rehabilitation centre, I liked it and immediately got into it." (Tennis2table.com YouTube channel, 16 Jul 2020)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (departement13.fr, 14 Dec 2023)
Awards: He was appointed Officer of the Legion of Honour in France in 2021. (laragnefestival.fr, 02 Apr 2023)
He was named Knight of the Legion of Honour in France in 2016. (laragnefestival.fr, 02 Apr 2023)
He received the title of Knight of the National Order of Merit in France in 2013. (laragnefestival.fr, 02 Apr 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has been employed by the French armed forces through the Armee de Champions athlete programme. "I am a sub-contract agent within the General Secretariat for Administration [SGA], like many contract workers at the Ministry of the Armed Forces. This type of contract is very beneficial. It's not just a sponsor, it goes beyond that. We are employees, which changes everything. We can contribute, have a pay slip and a framework that allows us to train to win medals for France." (Instagram profile, 11 Sep 2023; defense.gouv.fr, 22 Aug 2022)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as a municipal councillor in Nans-les-Pins, France. (bleushandisport.com, 24 May 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 17, 1980
Place of ResidenceNANS-LES-PINS
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
Languages SpokenFrench, Spanish
CoachCarole Grundisch, FRA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Class 2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Singles - Class 2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 1 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 1-2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Class 2 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Singles - Class 2 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 1 | Singles - Class 2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 1 | Men's Team Class 2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 2 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 9 | Mixed Doubles Class 7 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Doubles MD4 M | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 2 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 5 | Doubles XD7 X | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
