Jeremy Campbell (athletics, F64) – discus

Panfeng Feng (table tennis, class 3) – single

Panfeng Feng (table tennis, class 3) – double

Johannes Floors (athletics, T62) – 400m

Ambra Sabatini (athletics, T63) – 100m

Kare Adenegan (athletics, T34) – 100m racing wheelchair

Kare Adenegan (athletics, T34) – 800m racing wheelchair

Martina Caironi (athletics, T63) – 100m

Martina Caironi (athletics, T63) – long jump

Olivier Hendriks (athletics, T62) – 400m

Samantha Kinghorn (athletics, T53) – 400m racing wheelchair

Vinicius Rodrigues (athletics, T63) – 100m

Léon Schäfer (athletics, T63) – long jump

Daniel Dias (swimming, S5) – 100m

Daniel Dias (swimming, S5) – 200m

Daniel Dias (swimming, S5) – 4x50m freestyle

Johannes Floors (athletics, T62) -– 100m

Alicja Jeromin (athletics, T47) – 200m

Elena Kratter (athletics, T63) – long jump

Samantha Kinghorn (athletics, T53) – 100m racing wheelchair

Léon Schäfer (athletics, T63) – 100m

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work as Technical Service Supervisor for wheelchairs at Ottobock China.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

For 21 years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?

I took part in the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games in Beijing and the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang. I also provided support at several regional events for people with disabilities during the same period.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

Seeing the passion the athletes bring to their competitions.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with many different technicians and to making a contribution to the Paralympic Games.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

This has two meanings for me. The first refers to friends I have never met before in real life: I look forward to seeing them soon. The second meaning is for those I have known for a long time: I look forward to seeing them again!

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work as an O&P professional at Ottobock Philippines.

How long have you been working in the field of orthopaedic technology?

For two and a half years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?

I haven’t attended the Paralympic Games before, so I don’t have any experience yet.

So these are your first Paralympic Games. What inspired you to apply for the Ottobock team?

Working as a member of the Ottobock Technical Repair Service Team at the Paralympic Games in my home country is a unique opportunity, and I definitely wanted to be part of that.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

I’m looking forward to meeting the many people who support the Paralympic movement.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

東京で会いましょう

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work as a Product Manager at Center Harika in Lebanon. I am also an O&P professional and CAD/CAM expert.

How long have you been working in the field of orthopaedic technology?

For 11 years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?
I worked as a technician in the Ottobock Repair Service Center during the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi and the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

The thing I’ve found most fascinating is the spirit of the teams at the Paralympic Games.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

Gaining more experience, and the incredible teamwork!

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

Wir sehen uns in Tokio! For me, that means we are going to have a great event and I am looking forward to working with everybody there.

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work at Ottobock Romania as an O&P professional specialising in transtibial and transfemoral prosthetics.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

I’ve been working here for 10 years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?

I haven’t had the opportunity to work at the Paralympic Games until now.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

That was in 2008 when I happened to see a wheelchair basketball game on TV. I’ve been really excited about the Paralympic Games ever since!

So these are your first Paralympic Games. What inspired you to apply for the Ottobock team?

Seeing the results of the patients I know and with whom I have worked previously.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

The lively atmosphere, the outstanding teamwork, getting to know colleagues and athletes, and the competitions. In other words, I’m looking forward to all of it!

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

Ne vedem la Tokyo!

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work as Head of the prosthetics team at OT Kiel. I am a trained O&P professional.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

I trained at Ottobock and have worked there for four years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?

In 2015, I worked as a technician at the World Para Athletics Championships in Doha.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

The positive atmosphere during the competitions.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

I’m especially looking forward to the various fittings, the competitions, the athletes, the wide range of different tasks and working with the entire team.

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work at Livit Orthopaedie in Rotterdam. A lot of my work is with children who have cerebral palsy. I fabricate custom orthoses and treat users with transfemoral and transtibial prostheses. I also take part in our training programme, where I provide further education for our technicians in communication, gait analysis and special orthoses for children.

How long have you been working in the field of orthopaedic technology?

I started working in this profession in 1995. I had a good connection with Ottobock right from the start.

Have you ever provided support at the Paralympic Games before?

These will be my first Paralympic Games. However, I have previously organised a Running Clinic with my company.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

Marlou van Rhijn’s finale at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. What an exciting race that was! Nothing could keep me in my seat in the stadium.

So these are your first Paralympic Games. What inspired you to apply for the Ottobock team?

I was in Rio as a guest in 2016 and was so impressed by the spirit of the event that I decided to apply.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

The teamwork and helping the athletes reach their goals. And being part of it, supporting this special moment, this special event. I’m looking forward to making great memories.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

We zien elkaar in Tokio!

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work in Nancy, France, as an occupational therapist, O&P professional and Patient Care Manager.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

For 10 years. Have you ever provided support at the Paralympic Games before? Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to be part of the Paralympic Games before.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

I’ll tell you all about it in September.

So these are your first Paralympic Games. What inspired you to apply for the Ottobock team?

I want to support the athletes and help them compete under the best possible conditions. And to be well prepared for Paris 2024, the Paralympic Games in France.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

Taking part in the Paralympic Games with the other technicians and athletes from all over the world and, if possible, exploring a new country and a different culture.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

Rendez-vous à Tokyo!

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work at Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research in Oklahoma City as a certified O&P professional.

How long have you been working in the field of orthopaedic technology?

I’ve been working in this field for 11 years.

Have you ever provided support at the Paralympic Games before? I had the honour to be part of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as a technician, and also supported the athletes at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

There really are too many to list them all. I love the idea of many different cultures and people coming together to support the athletes. So many technicians, whom many of us would never have worked with, come together at the Games for a common cause. I also like that the athletes are able to compete on a world stage, making a dream come true that all of them worked so hard for. Seeing both sides of things is astounding.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

Seeing all of us come together as one world. I think it will bring a certain amount of normality back to our lives after fighting the pandemic for the last year or years. To see the athletes being able to focus completely on their competition or game and nothing else, no other problems, just giving their best. I also look forward to working with the other technicians from around the world so we can all support these athletes.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

See you in Tokyo! – for me, this means we can finally come together again to do our best for the athletes.

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I’m an O&P professional in the R&D department at Ottobock in Salt Lake City.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

For two years.

Have you ever provided support at the Paralympic Games before?

No, unfortunately not. But I have worked as a technician at various sports events, such as the Houston and Dallas Marathon, the Texas Independence Relay, several triathlons and many other adaptive sports and running events. I also provided support at the World Para Alpine Ski Races (NAC Huntsman Cup) and the Endeavour Games.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

Since I haven’t been there yet, I don’t have any direct memories. But I am inspired by the growth and recognition that parasports are achieving as a whole. It makes me proud to be part of this Paralympic movement.

So these are your first Paralympic Games. What inspired you to apply for the Ottobock team?

Being part of the Paralympic Games has always been a dream of mine – either as an athlete or as an O&P professional. That’s why I’m very much involved in parasports and have always looked for opportunities to support the parasports community. Now I have the chance in Tokyo, and I’m looking forward to it.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

I’m looking forward to being a part of the Paralympic Games and supporting the athletes – and experiencing Japanese food and culture too, of course.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

See you in Tokyo! – for me, this means we will all get together in Tokyo for an outstanding sports event, overcoming the limits of the human body and spirit. We’ll be working to promote inclusion in sports and society. In spite of all the challenges this year, I’m confident that we will succeed and inspire everybody.

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work as an O&P professional at the Chilean branch in Santiago de Chile.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

For 14 years. What Paralympic Games have you already attended? I was previously at London 2012, at Rio 2016 and also at the 2019 Parapan Games in Lima.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

One of my best memories is when an athlete from Colombia brought his javelin throwing chair to our Technical Repair Service Center for an urgent modification. A few hours later, he came back with his gold medal to have his picture taken with us.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

The thing I’m looking forward to most is working with colleagues I’ll be seeing again.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

¡Nos vemos en Tokio!

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work as an O&P professional at the Academy in Brazil.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

For 14 years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?

London 2012 and at the 2019 Parapan Games in Lima.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

The spirit of friendship and cooperation.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

Getting to know Japan and the Japanese culture.

Last question: how would you say “See you in Tokyo” in your native language?

Nos vemos em Tokio!

Where do you work, and what is your role there?

I work in orthotics, sports and support at the Patient Care clinic in Duderstadt.

How long have you been working at Ottobock?

For 16 years.

What Paralympic Games have you already attended, and in what role?

I worked at London 2012, Sochi 2014, Rio 2016 and Pyeongchang 2018 as a technician and technical director.

What is your best Paralympic memory?

I don’t have any “one” special moment. There have been so many. Every time you can help an athlete so they can take part in a competition, or when successful athletes come back to the Technical Repair Service Center to say thank you. If you include experiences outside the Technical Repair Service Center, the opening and closing ceremonies in London were also incredibly impressive and I will never forget them.

What are you looking forward to most in Tokyo?

I’m really looking forward to the team and working with various people from different cultures. Over the last few years, I have also worked with numerous athletes taking part in the competitions. I’m looking forward to seeing whether the work paid off.