Hungary’s first Paralympic medallist, Dr András Fejes passed away at the age of 74. The Para table tennis player was a clinical psychologist and a key figure in the Hungarian Paralympic Movement.
Fejes, a two-time world and five-time European champion, won the first Hungarian Paralympic medal in 1972 in Heidelberg, Germany, a bronze in 60m wheelchair competition.
“Dr András Fejes was a true friend of the Paralympic movement and a talisman for the Hungarian National Paralympic Committee. As a two-time world champion and five-time European champion in Para table tennis, he has certainly left his mark on the world of Para sport and a lasting moment in the NPC’s history having been their first Paralympic Games medal winner”, said IPC President Andrew Parsons
“Outside of the sporting world, his absence will also be keenly felt given his work to push our collective understanding of the psychological difficulties that persons with impairment face. His work and commitment to Para sport was a true testament to determination, passion and courage.”
