Charles Noakes, Paralympic Games Gold Medalist
02 September 2024 · 2 min reading time
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See job offersOn the night of Monday, September 2, 2024, Charles Noakes, in his Paralympic Games debut, became Olympic champion against Britain's Krysten Coombs.
Throughout the competition, Charles demonstrated exceptional mastery. Indeed, he did not concede any sets to his opponents, showcasing the results of many months of hard work.
Charles Noakes, New Gold Medalist in Para-Badminton
By winning gold in the SH6 category at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle, Charles becomes the 11th gold medalist during these Paralympic Games.
His motto, "Born small, I've always dreamed big," has never rung so true as today: Charles has reached the summit of Olympus.
Who is Charles Noakes?
A sports enthusiast from Nantes since a young age, Charles discovered badminton in middle school. He was quickly noticed for his talents, but also for a disability related to his height. A former coach, Philippe Molé, then suggested he try para-badminton, and that's how Charles joined this category.
In 2018, his para-athletic adventure began, and since then, Charles has continued to progress, winning numerous medals in major international competitions. A year after his debut, he won a silver medal in singles at the French Championships.
In 2023, Charles shone with medals in various international tournaments, including the Spanish, Brazilian, Thai, Canadian, and Japanese Opens, as well as at the European Championships.
Ranked among the top four globally and the top European in his category, Charles secured his Paralympic qualification last February with a first world medal in singles and is now preparing to win gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Beyond the courts, Charles is actively involved in raising disability awareness. As a sponsor of a school for over four years, he regularly speaks in schools to share his experience and promote the benefits of sport on health.
With his new Olympic title, Charles can now rest before conquering new titles.
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