Saleh Shahin

Reason: "My whole life from a young age I was around sports, I played basketball as a child. After the injury and a long rehabilitation process I returned to playing basketball, but in a wheelchair. My introduction to the sport of rowing was completely accidental, and came through the daughter of my basketball coach." (shvoong.co.il, 20 Apr 2021) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (israelhayom.co.il, 23 May 2024)