Jitske Visser facts for kids
Visser at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
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| Born | 29 October 1992 Zwolle, Netherlands |
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Sport | Wheelchair basketball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Jitske Visser (born October 29, 1992) is an amazing Dutch wheelchair basketball player. She is known for her incredible skills on the court and has won many medals for her country, the Netherlands.
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Jitske Visser: A Wheelchair Basketball Champion
Jitske Visser is a true star in the world of wheelchair basketball. She has shown incredible talent and dedication throughout her career. This sport is played by athletes with disabilities, using special wheelchairs to move quickly around the court. It's a very exciting and fast-paced game, similar to regular basketball but adapted for wheelchairs.
Her Amazing Career
Jitske has represented the Netherlands at the Summer Paralympic Games five times! The Paralympics are like the Olympic Games, but for athletes with disabilities from all over the world. It's a huge honor to compete there.
She has won many medals at these big events:
- At the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, her team won a gold medal.
- They also won gold at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
- Before that, she helped her team win bronze medals at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London and the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
World Championship Success
Jitske's success isn't just limited to the Paralympics. She has also achieved great things at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championship.
- Her team won gold at the 2018 World Championship in Hamburg.
- They also took home gold at the 2022 World Championships in Dubai.
- In 2014, her team earned a bronze medal at the World Championship in Toronto.
Beyond the Court
In 2021, Jitske Visser was chosen for an important role off the court. She became the chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee's athlete council. This means she helps represent the voices and needs of Paralympic athletes from around the world. It's a big responsibility and shows how much respect she has among her fellow athletes.
