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| HAKIZIMANA
Theogene |
| Sport |
Para powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball |
| NPC |
Rwanda
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| Gender | Men |
| Age | 39 |
| Place of Birth | Rubavu, RWA |
| Weight | 84 kg |
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Impairment Information |
Origin of Impairment |
Acquired |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Gisenyi, RWA |
Occupation |
Athlete, Coach |
Languages |
English |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up the sport in 1999. |
Why this sport? |
He was working for a transport company, which involved lifting heavy packages. When he heard that the national Para powerlifting team was looking for new athletes, his colleagues encouraged him to pursue the sport. |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
He was Rwanda's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. (GNS, 24 Jul 2014) |
Ambitions |
To compete at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (izubarirashe.rw, 13 Dec 2016) |
Impairment |
The impairment to his legs is a result of polio. He was diagnosed with the illness at age five. (imvahonshya.co.rw, 27 Sep 2015) |
| Competition Highlights (historical) |
World Championships - Sitting Volleyball |
| Rank |
Year |
Event |
Result |
| 16 |
2018 |
Team |
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Paralympic Games - Para powerlifting |
| Rank |
Year |
Event |
Result |
| 10 |
2012 |
82.5kg |
175 |
Commonwealth Games - Para powerlifting |
| Rank |
Year |
Event |
Result |
| 8 |
2014 |
Bench Press Heavyweight |
158.1 |
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