Marija Micev

Started: She took up the sport at age 15 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Athlete, 29 Aug 2021) Reason: "I was inspired by my older brother who was already training in taekwondo. It is a sport where I can express my energy, feelings and creativity." (Athlete, 29 Aug 2021) Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (24sedam.rs, 07 Oct 2023) Additional Info: FAMILY SPORT In 2021 she switched clubs and began training with her brother Milan at Taekwondo Imugi in Serbia. "Taekwondo definitely brought us closer. The love for this sport is something we both have. I felt that I needed a change of energy and that I was stagnating. I had a good time at the previous club too. Here I got some new energy, continued to improve myself and get what I need, an incentive to look forward to every next fight." (24sedam.rs, 07 Oct 2023, 27 May 2022) OTHER STUDIES She has also studied law at the University of Belgrade in Serbia. (24sedam.rs, 07 Oct 2023; Facebook profile, 08 Jul 2022)

Sporting Relatives: Her brother Milan Micev represented Serbia in non-Para taekwondo, and began coaching in the sport after his retirement from competition. He established the Taekwondo Imugi club in Serbia in 2020. (24sedam.rs, 07 Oct 2023, 27 May 2022)