Biography
Started: He began powerlifting during his second year of high school in 2007 in Thessaloniki, Greece. (rodiaki.gr, 18 Mar 2024; Athlete, 03 Jun 2019, 05 Dec 2017)
Reason: He took up sport at a young age, and was involved in swimming and athletics with his brothers besides playing football. He was inspired to take up Para sport after watching the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. "I didn't even know there were sports for children with disabilities." (rodiaki.gr, 18 Mar 2024; paralympic.gr, 05 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (rodiaki.gr, 18 Mar 2024; Athlete, 03 Jun 2019)
Awards: In 2023 he received an honorary award from the Greek Paralympic Committee. (Instagram profile, 04 Feb 2024)
In 2015 he received a sporting achievement award from the Greek Paralympic Committee. (tennis24.gr, 16 Dec 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 3, 1994
Place of ResidenceTHESSALONIKI
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish, Greek
CoachDimitris Ioannidis [national]; George Ioannidis [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | -59kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 145 |
| 7 | -59kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 163 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | -59kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 188 |
| 6 | -59kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 177.0 |
| 10 | -59kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 146 |
| 13 | -54kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 144.0 |
| 20 | -59kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 90 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | -59kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 175 |
