Sebastien Verdin

Started: He took up the sport at age 26 in Paris, France. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021) Reason: "I've been a sports person since I was a boy. I practised several disciplines but it's been [wheelchair] basketball and [wheelchair] rugby that have offered me more opportunities, where I have more fun, where I can find values and a family spirit that suits me well." (bleushandisport.com, 01 Jan 2020) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (allezlesfrancaisesallezlesfrancais.fr, 01 Sep 2023) Additional Info: TIME ABROAD He has played wheelchair rugby for the Texas Stampede team in the United States of America and with the Leicester Tigers in England. "I took the decision to go play overseas in those countries where the sport was invented or where the championship is more complete and professional. After [the 2020 Paralympic Games in] Tokyo I've been able to grow up, to gather experience and to understand myself better, and gain more confidence. We win or learn in sports and Tokyo was a good learning experience and a mandatory step to take in order to grow." (dijon-metropole.fr, 01 Dec 2023; allezlesfrancaisesallezlesfrancais.fr, 01 Sep 2023; Instagram profile, 19 Aug 2023)