Mathieu Loicq (born 27 June 1979)[1] 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,[2] 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.[3]

Mathieu Loicq
Personal information
NicknameMatteo
Born (1979-06-27) 27 June 1979 (age 45)
Mouscron, Belgium
Home townHurlus, France
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 place 2004 Athens Men's singles C8
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens Men's teams C8
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Gwangju Men's singles C8
Silver medal – second place 2006 Montreux Men's teams C8
Silver medal – second place 2010 Gwangju Men's team C8
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Montreux Men's singles C8
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Beijing Men's team C8
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Kranjska Gora Men's teams C8
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lignano Men's teams C8
Silver medal – second place 2003 Zagreb Men's teams C8
Silver medal – second place 2005 Gesolo Men's teams C8
Silver medal – second place 2009 Genoa Men's teams C8
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Kranjska Gora Men's singles C8
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Split Men's teams C8
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Lignano Men's singles C8

References

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  1. ^ "Athens 2004 Paralympic Games - Table Tennis - Official Results Book". ipc-services.org. International Paralympic Committee. 19 September 2004.
  2. ^ "IPTTC Profile - Mathieu Loicq". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 18 April 2019.
  3. ^ "The elected officials of the city pay homage to Mathieu Loicq (in French)". DH.be. 24 April 2018.