Cheah Liek Hou, 36
Malaysia

From winning the first ever Paralympic gold medal in badminton, to more recently premiering his very own biopic charting his illustrious career, Cheah is no stranger to the limelight. The 12-time world champion heads into Paris 2024 as favourite to collect another gold for Malaysia.

Palak Kohli, 21
India

Just two years ago Kohli was left fearing for her career after she was diagnosed with a bone tumour in her left ankle. Fast forward to 2024, she’s now back for her second Paralympics, having made a full recovery following a surgery that took 12 months to heal. Her left leg shrunk post-surgery, requiring her to wear different shoe sizes, resulting in Kohli being reclassified from SU5 to SL4. “Podium finish would be ideal. After losing the bronze playoff at Tokyo 2020, a medal is what I want most.”

Ho Yuen Chan Daniel, 39
Hong Kong China

A swansong is on the cards for WH2 men’s singles star Chan. He will be hanging up his racket after the Paris Games and has just one thought on his mind. Getting a second Paralympic medal, preferably a different colour to his bronze!

Leani Ratri Oktila, 33
Indonesia

After winning two gold at Tokyo 2020, the Indonesian star returns now as a mum and hopes to complete the set in Paris. “Hopefully I can win two gold medals but whatever the outcome, I have tried my best and am grateful for what I’ve achieved.”

Lucas Mazur, 26
France

Reigning SL4 men’s singles Paralympic champion will have the full crowd support behind him as he aims to repeat on home soil the double medal success he enjoyed in Tokyo.

Oksana Kozyna, 29
Ukraine

She created history as the very first badminton world champion from Ukraine. Now Kozyna is hoping to deliver Paralympic gold for her family and beloved nation. When claiming her historic world title in 2022, she said of her family in Ukraine: “I’m worried about all of them. But now that I’ve won, I can help everyone.”

Wojtek Czyz, 44
New Zealand

Para badminton newcomer Czyz is back for a fourth Games, having represented Germany in Para athletics as a sprinter and long jumper, winning a staggering seven medals, including four gold. Czyz’s personal motto – ‘don’t think of what you were, rather what you are and aspire to be’ – has seen him reach heights many thought weren’t possible.

Rachel Choong, 30
Great Britain

The Para badminton stalwart spent the Tokyo Games on the sidelines as a commentator. With the SH6 women’s singles and mixed doubles introduced for Paris 2024, Choong is relishing being out of retirement and eying her shot at Paralympic glory.

Thomas Wandschneider, 60
Germany

At 60 years of age, Wandschneider is a marvel. He will be one of the oldest competitors at the entire Games. With partner Rick Cornell Hellmann, he will be aiming for another slice of history following their World Championships triumph in 2022.