Van Haaster shares inspirational story in next EHF Webinar

Van Haaster's journey is one of the most remarkable not just in handball, but in sport. Once part of an exciting crop of young Dutch talents, van Haaster thought her playing career was over at the age of 24 when a malignant tumour was discovered in her thigh.

Forced to use crutches in everyday life after years of complex treatment, she never lost her competitive spirit, and was determined to continue her sporting journey, first in wheelchair tennis, before becoming one of the true pioneers of wheelchair handball.

From helping to get the sport officially started in the Netherlands in 2014, to becoming a world and European champion, van Haaster has overcome adversity to rise to the very top, becoming an icon of her sport. 

To read more about van Haaster's inspiring story, click here and read an interview with her from 2023.

This webinar is for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair handball, about the challenges an athlete can overcome when in lifechanging circumstances, or simply for anyone who wants to learn more about Joyce's incredible journey.

As always, attendance at the webinar is free and participants will have their chance to put their questions to Joyce.

All you need to do to attend is register here. If you are not able to attend the live webinar, registering ensures that you will be sent a recording of the event shortly after it concludes.

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