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| Born | 11 August 1976 Amersfoort, Netherlands |
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| Country | Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | impaired muscle power | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cher Korver (born 11 August 1976) is a famous Dutch wheelchair basketball player. She is a key member of the Netherlands women's national wheelchair basketball team. Cher has played in many big competitions. She has won several medals, including gold at the Paralympic Games.
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About Cher Korver
Cher Korver was born in Amersfoort, Netherlands, on August 11, 1976. When she was 19 years old, she developed a condition that affected the strength in her legs. This led her to discover wheelchair basketball.
Starting Her Journey
Cher began playing wheelchair basketball in 1997. She quickly showed great talent. In 1998, she made her first appearance for the Dutch national team. This was at the 1998 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship. Her dedication and skill helped her become a top player.
Awards and Recognition
In 2014, Cher was honored with the Rob Verheuvel Award. This award recognized her important contributions to wheelchair basketball. It shows how much she has helped the sport grow. Today, Cher lives in Nijkerk.
Her Amazing Career
Cher Korver has had a very successful career in wheelchair basketball. She has played in many major tournaments. Her team, the Netherlands, is one of the best in the world.
Paralympic Games
Cher has represented the Netherlands at the Summer Paralympics many times. She competed in six straight Paralympic Games from 2000 to 2020.
- At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, her team won a bronze medal.
- They won another bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
- The highlight was winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.
- She also won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
World Championships
Cher has also achieved great success at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championship.
- In 2014, her team won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Toronto.
- They became world champions in 2018, winning the gold medal in Hamburg.
European Championships
The Dutch team, with Cher, has also dominated the European Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
- They won the gold medal at the 2017 European Championship in Tenerife.
- They repeated this success, winning another gold medal at the 2019 European Championship in Rotterdam.
Cher Korver's long and successful career makes her a true legend in wheelchair basketball. She continues to inspire many young athletes.
