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Gema Hassen-Bey is a renowned Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker, known as a pioneer of Paralympic fencing in Spain and for her remarkable spirit of overcoming adversity. In addition to her successful sports career, she holds a degree in Information Sciences and has worked in television, creating and presenting social content programs. Gema is a passionate advocate for inclusion and accessibility, using her platform to promote personal empowerment and Paralympic values. She is currently preparing to become the first woman in a wheelchair to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, a project that combines sports, technology, and social inclusion.
Gema Hassen-Bey has competed in five consecutive Paralympic Games, achieving her most notable milestone at Barcelona 92, where she won Spain’s first Paralympic fencing medal. Her athletic career spans over two decades, during which she has been an ambassador for the Olympic spirit, including carrying the torch at the Athens 2004 Games. Beyond sports, Gema has delivered motivational talks internationally and worked as a presenter and creator of television projects focused on inclusion. In recent years, she has gained attention for her initiative to be the first woman in a wheelchair to climb Kilimanjaro, as part of a technological innovation project aimed at improving accessibility in mountain sports.
Gema Hassen-Bey’s conferences are inspiring, full of energy, and focused on personal empowerment. Through her story as a Paralympic athlete, Gema motivates her audience to break barriers, challenge their limits, and discover their true potential. With a practical and positive approach, her talks promote inclusion, resilience, and personal growth. Gema draws on her experiences to show that with determination and the right mindset, it’s possible to overcome any obstacle and achieve what once seemed impossible. Her ability to emotionally connect with the audience, combined with a message of overcoming adversity and hope, makes her conferences transformative experiences.
Overcoming Limits: Athletes Without Barriers
Gema Hassen-Bey shares her inspiring journey of how she overcame adversity to become an elite Paralympic fencer. This conference motivates attendees to face their own challenges with determination, demonstrating that any barrier can be overcome with the right mindset.
In this talk, Gema presents her vision of inclusion and how it can become a key factor in transforming society. Through examples from her career and projects, she invites participants to value diversity and different abilities as drivers of innovation and growth.
Drawing on her experience in Paralympic sports and her project to climb Kilimanjaro, Gema Hassen-Bey inspires attendees to challenge their limits and pursue their dreams with passion. This conference encourages participants to discover their potential and believe in their ability to achieve the impossible.
If you’re looking for a motivational and inspiring talk on overcoming adversity, inclusion, or leadership, you can book Gema Hassen-Bey through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in Paralympic sports and the fight for inclusion, Gema offers a unique perspective on how to overcome obstacles and achieve personal and professional goals. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure her participation at your next event.
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