Jitske Visser

Jitske Visser is a Dutch Paralympic wheelchair basketball player and a gold medalist with Team Netherlands at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics. Off the court, she has twice served as Chair of the Paralympic Athletes’ Council, championing the rights and well-being of athletes with disabilities. A committed advocate for inclusivity and accessibility in sports, Visser uses her leadership to drive lasting positive change.

"People with disabilities are often excluded from environmental solutions, even though we’re among the most vulnerable to its effects" – Jitske Visser