The young British woman got into Para Athletics “to stay fit.” However, she was spotted at a race when she was 12 by Manchester Mavericks’ wheelchair basketball founder, the late Josie Cichockyj. Five years later she made her GB national team debut and today, ten years later, Laurie Williams is one of the absolute greats […]
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Interview with Annabelle Lindsay: “Hard work beats talent.”
The basketball season is now in full swing and the Asia Oceania Championships is just around the corner. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings caught up with UTA Lady Movin’ Mavs and Aussie Gliders national team player, Annabelle Lindsay to find out how she’s been getting on this season and how she’s been preparing for the upcoming Championships.
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Interview with Mees Hessels: “I like to play hard and fast.”
BSC Rollers Zwickau have acquired the signing of former Dutch U22 player, Mees Hessels following his departure from Israeli side Ilan Ramat Gan because of visa issues. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about what he aspires to achieve with Zwickau.
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Interview with David Ion: “I like to shoot everywhere on court.”
The Greek team of Μέγας Αλέξανδρος 1994 has recently announced the signing of Scottish international, David Ion following his departure from Vital Zuzanek. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings (his former Scotland teammate) and gave an insight into the Greek league as well as discussing his aspirations to represent the Scotland men’s 3×3 team at […]
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Interview with Jude Hamer: “I like to play physically, and I really enjoy playing in the post.”
GB Women’s player Jude Hamer has recently announced that she will return to her home club, Exeter Otters this season following her departure from RGK Tees Valley Titans. The World and European silver medallist spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings and elaborated on why she has returned home.
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Interview with Harry Blyth: “I play hard defence and look to assist my teammates on offense.”
Italian league champions, ASD S Stefano have recently announced the signing of young British player, Harry Blyth following his departure from the Köln 99ers. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about his move to Italy.
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Prevalis Netherlands develops a new solution for manually lifting disabled air travelers.
Rotterdam – Over the past 3 years, Prevalis Netherlands has developed a new solution to lift disabled passengers into or out of their aircraft seat. The project´s starting point was aimed at reducing long-term sick leave of airport service staff due to shoulder and lower back injuries. In addition, complaints from disabled passengers about painful and […]
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Interview with Ben Fox: “I can’t wait to be in situations where I need to adapt my game.”
Mideba Extremadura has recently announced the signing of current European Champion and U23 World Champion, Ben Fox following his departure from the Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club after three seasons with the side. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about playing in his first professional season alongside his fellow GB teammates; Abdi Jama, Gregg Warburton, […]
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Interview with Tom Smith: “Fortune favours the prepared.”
Rincón Dental Amivel Malaga has recently announced the signing of GB centre Tom Smith, following his season with Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club and two years as part of the British Wheelchair Basketball GB centralised programme. Smith spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about his return to the FEDDF Division de Honour.
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Interview with Catharina Weiß: “You always have to work hard to improve yourself”
Catharina Weiß will start studying at The University of Alabama next season. She wants to win an NWBA National Championship with the side and is looking forward to playing in the States alongside her German teammates; Babsi Groß, Katharina Lang and Selina Rausch. She spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about her move to America.
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