His disability is linked to the operation of a brain tumor that went wrong when he was 2 years old. “A nerve was touched and since then I have been disabled on the entire right side: from the arm to the calf,” explains the young man. He had to adapt, especially for serving and movements, but that doesn’t stop him from participating in many valid tournaments. He recently discovered the world of para-badminton: “There are several categories of para-badminton according to disabilities, in mine there are about a hundred players in the world.” Dylan is part of the France Parabad collective.
Many projects
This international tournament, which will take place in Prague, requires financial commitment for registration, disability classification, travel, and accommodation. Dylan has therefore opened a fundraising to help him achieve this project that is close to his heart. “The company I work for also helped me, as well as badminton players, clubs, and people I don’t know and whom I thank.”
His projects are numerous: continue to finance specialized training sessions that take into account his disability and pain, participate in the European para-badminton championships, and maybe even in the world championships.
The young Basile Thibouw, 25, licensed in Luçon (Vendée), will also participate in the Prague tournament. Amputated at the age of 16 following a motorcycle accident, he is equipped with a specific prosthesis that allows him to continue playing badminton. He is currently ranked 36th in the world in men’s singles in his category.
