As a 21-year-old soldier with both legs amputated above knee, Ali Kashfia went on to become a top athlete with so many titles and medals at the Paralympic Games. Ali Kashfia is one of the best-known sitting volleyball players in the world with 4 consecutive gold at Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and finally Sydney 2000.

 

Date of Birth: 1963-12-12

Type of Impairment: Leg amputation

Paralympic appearances and medals:

• Sidney 2000 Paralympic Games - Gold medal

• Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games - Gold medal

• Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games - Gold medal

• Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games - Gold medal