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 29 October 1992) is a talented Dutch wheelchair basketball player. She is known for her amazing skills on the court and has won many medals for her country.
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Playing Wheelchair Basketball
Jitske Visser is a key player for the Netherlands national wheelchair basketball team. Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced sport played by athletes with disabilities. It follows many of the same rules as regular basketball, but players move around the court in special wheelchairs.
Paralympic Games Achievements
Jitske has represented the Netherlands at five Summer Paralympic Games. These are huge international sports events for athletes with disabilities. She has won several medals, showing her dedication and skill.
- At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, her team won a bronze medal.
- At the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, they won another bronze medal.
- At the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo (held in 2021), Jitske and her team won their first gold medal!
- Most recently, at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, they won another gold medal, showing they are one of the best teams in the world.
World Championship Success
Besides the Paralympics, Jitske has also achieved great success at the World Championships.
- In 2014, her team earned a bronze medal at the World Championship in Toronto.
- They won a gold medal at the 2018 World Championship in Hamburg.
- In 2022, they won another gold medal at the World Championship in Dubai.
Leadership Role
In 2021, Jitske Visser was chosen to be the chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee's athlete council. This council is made up of athletes who represent the voices of all Paralympic athletes around the world. They help make sure athletes' needs and ideas are heard by the people who run the Paralympic Games. This role shows that Jitske is not only a great athlete but also a leader who cares about other sportspeople.
External links
- Jitske Visser at the International Paralympic Committee
