Ibrahim Guirassy

Reason: "I always loved basketball. I am fan of the NBA. But at the beginning I didn't know that it could be done on a wheelchair. Once I saw it on television, I immediately wanted to try it." (Handisport TV YouTube channel, 13 Jun 2023) Additional Info: PARA ATHLETICS AMBITIONS He trains for Para athletics alongside his wheelchair basketball career. He trains primarily in throwing disciplines but has also expressed interest in pursuing wheelchair racing. "I always dreamt of practising an individual sport. The French [wheelchair basketball] national team is the top priority, so the javelin throw is a bonus. I have already tried it [wheelchair racing] and I loved it but the equipment was expensive at the time. But why not try taking it up a bit later?" (Handisport TV YouTube channel, 13 Jun 2023; bleushandisport.com, 01 Apr 2023)

Sporting Relatives: His wife Marie Carliez has represented France in wheelchair basketball, including at the 2018 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, and at the European championships in 2021 and 2023. (Handisport TV YouTube channel, 13 Jun 2023; SportsDeskOnline, 23 Apr 2024)