Mathieu Loicq

Mathieu Loicq (born 27 June 1979) is a former Belgian para table tennis player who is a double Paralympic champion, double European champion and a multi-medalist in the world championships,[1] he was born with a deformed left hand and is a right handed player. He was world number one in 2006 and 2009 and retired in 2018.[2]

Mathieu Loicq
Personal information
Nickname(s)Matteo
Born (1979-06-27) 27 June 1979
Mouscron, Belgium
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Sport
Country Belgium
SportPara table tennis
Disability classC8
Coached byMichel Verhaverbheke
Retired2018
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Belgium
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensMen's singles C8
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensMen's teams C8
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 GwangjuMen's singles C8
Silver medal – second place2006 MontreuxMen's teams C8
Silver medal – second place2010 GwangjuMen's team C8
Bronze medal – third place2006 MontreuxMen's singles C8
Bronze medal – third place2014 BeijingMen's team C8
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 Kranjska GoraMen's teams C8
Gold medal – first place2013 LignanoMen's teams C8
Silver medal – second place2003 ZagrebMen's teams C8
Silver medal – second place2005 GesoloMen's teams C8
Silver medal – second place2009 GenoaMen's teams C8
Bronze medal – third place2007 Kranjska GoraMen's singles C8
Bronze medal – third place2011 SplitMen's teams C8
Bronze medal – third place2013 LignanoMen's singles C8

References
  1. "IPTTC Profile - Mathieu Loicq". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 18 April 2019.
  2. "The elected officials of the city pay homage to Mathieu Loicq (in French)". DH.be. 24 April 2018.


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