Seven-time Paralympic wheelchair tennis champion, tournament director, and chef de mission of TeamNL Paralympic: Esther Vergeer is an icon in Dutch sports. After her retirement, she founded the Esther Vergeer Foundation to enable children with disabilities to participate in sports and is an influential ambassador... More

As a speaker, she shares her impressive story of perseverance, resilience, and motivation. From a young girl who suddenly found herself in a wheelchair to being world number one for thirteen years, Esther shows what it means to not give up, especially when life doesn’t go as planned.

Her presentations are inspiring, honest, and personal. She takes her audience through highlights, setbacks, and the choices that made her who she is: a sports icon and a powerful source of inspiration for anyone facing change.

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