Davy Rendhel Moukagni Moukagni

Started: He began the sport in 2001 at age 10. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021) Reason: "I took up the sport to help clear my mind." (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021) Ambition: To win medals at international competitions. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021) Awards: He and fellow athletics competitor Audrey Fabiola Mengue Pambo were Gabon's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He was also flag bearer for Gabon at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024; gabonews.com, 27 Aug 2021) Additional Info: LACK OF FUNDING In 2021 he spoke about his lack of access to professional equipment or facilities. "The first time I used starting blocks was in an official competition. I was all disoriented. I make do with what I have. We have no equipment, I'm getting by like a real Gabonese. Everything I'm wearing I paid for myself." (bangkokpost.com, 18 Mar 2021)