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Turkish paralympian Ibrahim Bolukbasi competes at judo and wrestling

Turkish paralympian Ibrahim Bolukbasi competes at judo and wrestling

7 Sep 2016 09:50
Rafal Burza - IBSA Sport

The Paralympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro will bring us fantastic sports, in the case of judo the visual impaired athletes who will appear on the mat. Paralympic judoka Ibrahim Bolukbasi of Turkey is likely the first to compete at two events at Paralympic Games. After the judo event he will switch to wrestling.

Bolukbasi won judo bronze at the 2014 IBSA World Championships in Colorado, USA. He fights U100kg at 10 September in Carioca 3. He suffers retinitis pigmentosa, a genetical eye disease. People with RP experience a gradual decline in their vision.

Watch all profiles of the Paralympic athletes and discover great sportsmenship. 

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