16/04/2024
The team at Altrad Alpha recently made a donation to aid Sofie Skoubo, an athlete and the only female in the Danish Paralympic wheelchair rugby team. “Upon seeing Sofie's Facebook post seeking support to acquire new equipment for the Paris Paralympics, we recognised the importance of upgrading her gear—new wheelchair wheels, gloves, and more—to prepare for the demanding training camps, tournaments, and daily sessions leading up to the event,” said Mikkel Lund, Altrad Alpha’s CEO. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, bringing together 4,400 exceptional Paralympic athletes from around the world.
“This contribution and support are immensely significant in the months leading up to the games in France,” said Sofie, who juggles the national team commitments with her role as a Ph.D. student at the National Rehabilitation Center for Neuromuscular Diseases.
Wheelchair rugby, a mixed-team sport for athletes with varying degrees of paralysis in all limbs, provides an inclusive alternative to wheelchair basketball. Played in specially designed manual wheelchairs by a team of four, it blends elements from rugby, basketball, and handball.
Sending our best wishes to Sofie and all Danish athletes as they gear up for the upcoming competition!