Beyond Sport

Team Sunrise

Over 70 Ambassadors from all over the world inspiring us Beyond Sport, to Live Without Limits.

With diverse backgrounds and overcoming unique challenges, these exceptional individuals face life with passion and resilience, determined to live without limits. Whether it is in sport or in their daily lives, they embody the spirit of perseverance of #TeamSunrise and shine as a beacon of inspiration.

One team one will
Live without limits.

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Paris 2024
Tokyo 2020
Rio 2016

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Meet TEAM SUNRISE

Discover more about TEAM SUNRISE, outstanding individuals who represent the true power of human spirit. Some strive for excellence in sports and compete at the highest levels, and others push the boundaries of what is possible in their daily lives. Keen on living life to the fullest, they all challenge themselves to do better and inspire others to do the same. Beyond Sport Ambassadors

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Athletics
Basketball
Boccia
Fencing
Handbike
Hockey
Racing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis

"My everyday Octane Sub4 is light, comfortable, easy to maneuver, and very long-lasting. It also fits perfectly—which is important at 6 feet 4 inches tall!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Abdi Jama

Basketball

"Having a top chair as the RGK Grandslam has definitely helped my game."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

Alfie Hewett

Tennis

"A good wheelchair like the RGK Octane Sub4 that suits your personality and lifestyle means that you can live your own life and make your dreams come true. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Anton De Rooij

Basketball

"The lightweight design and how it transmits movements make my body and the chair become one."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Veypr Sub4

Asier García

Basketball

"My RGK Elite-X has enhanced my game up and down the floor. It's the chair I have been the most comfortable over my 25 years of playing."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Bill Latham

Basketball

"My RGK Veypr is extremely lightweight. It is accurately made to fit my body and has a beautiful design that's tailored to both my personality and my style."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Veypr Sub4

Carina de Rooij

Basketball

"She is an advocate for inclusive sports, championing physical and mental well-being for people with disabilities."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:

Catherine Bergan

Fencing

"She is a leading star of the Canadian national women's wheelchair basketball team and a dedicated promoter of accessible sports. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:

Cindy Ouellet

Basketball

"My sports chair is specifically fitted for my needs, my throw and to be small within the throwing box."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M Sedeo Pro

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M Sedeo Pro

Claire Taggart

Boccia

"The RGK Grand Slam X is light, yet durable, and easy to maneuver. It's the best tennis chair I've had, and I've tried a lot of different brands."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Dana Mathewson

Tennis

"I chose wheelchair tennis because it was a sport that I could play whilst in a wheelchair with, and against, my able-bodied friends and family."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

David Wagner

Tennis

"E-hockey is my greatest passion, and with the Quickie Q500, I am not only very fast and agile, but I can also rely on this wheelchair to perform at my best on the field."

My Sports Chair:
Q500 Series

My Everyday Chair:
Q500 Series

Dennis Van Den Boomen

Hockey

"My RGK GrandSlam allows me to turn super fast while still having good forward speed."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Diede de Groot

Tennis

"It's the best chair ever, and I can't imagine playing again without it. The RGK Elite CX fits perfectly with my game and gives me the extra power on court."

My Sports Chair:
Elite CX

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Dirk Passiwan

Basketball

"It enables me to do all the things in life and be part of society. It is part of me as a person and fits my style."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Ester Vergeer

Tennis

"What I like most about my Nitrum is how comfortable I feel riding it. Its rigidity, its aesthetics, and how lightweight it is."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Gabriel Copola

Table Tennis

"He excels in wheelchair tennis, securing numerous world-class titles and medals in both singles and doubles categories, continually pushing boundaries in every championship."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Gordon Reid

Tennis

"The responsiveness and slight movements of my RGK Elite X allow me to be as agile as possible, unlike any chair I have ever experienced."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Gregg Warburton

Basketball

"This is my third RGK chair and every time we’ve refined the design down to what really suits me."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

Hannah Dodd

Basketball

"Having such a lightweight chair means I can live my life exactly the way I want to."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga

Helen Freeman

Basketball

"I feel my Elite X as an extension of my body that gives me the stability and agility to compete at the highest level."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Ignacio Ortega

Basketball

"Lightweight, stable to ride and good lucking - what isn't there to like about my QUICKIE Krypton R wheelchair?"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Shark RS

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Krypton R

Jani Peltopuro

Handbike

"My sport represents my overcoming, a way I thought I'd forget the difficulties and innovate."

My Sports Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Jovane Guissone

Fencing

"Since I switched to the RGK Elite X I have been able to compete at the highest level with a chair that is designed to be an extension of my body and compliment my strengths on court."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Kady Dandeneau

Basketball

"What I appreciate most about the Nitrum is its sturdiness. I'm not very delicate on a day-to-day basis, and I feel it's very solid, even when I have to move it around a lot every day."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Ksenia Chasteau

Tennis

"The RGK Elite is the fastest, lightest, and most durable chair on the market. It has allowed me to compete on a National team level and quite literally push past the competition."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Lindsey Zurbrugg

Basketball

"This is by far the best wheelchair spec that I have ever had."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Lucy Shuker

Tennis

"My Krypton wheelchair means for me freedom of movement."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Krypton R

Lucyna Kornobys

Athletics

"My Octane Sub4 took my mobility to a new level. I feel strong, confident, and at one with my wheelchair, which has had a profound impact on my daily life."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Mallory Weggemann

Swimming

"My RGK ELITE X is a real gamechanger. It makes training every day very effective and allows you to compete at the highest level"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:

Marek Wesołowski

Basketball

"The way it is built, my Elite X chair is truly one with me. Maintenance is easy to do due to the durability of the chair. "

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

Mariska Beijer

Basketball

"This sport enhances mental and physical well-being through the enjoyment of the game, competition, and social interaction."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Maximilian Taucher

Tennis

"My Sprint frame feels really stiff and secure, so I feel much more powerful when I race."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Melanie Woods

Racing

"Thanks to the GrandSlam X, I can play tennis at my best."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Krypton R

Niels Vink

Tennis

"I regard my RGK Elite X as the best there is out there for basketball."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

Nikola Goncin

Basketball

"Chair after chair I am still deciphering - whether it’s the chair’s weight, its stiffness, or all of the above - but undeniably, there’s something special about these wheelchairs."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Patrick Anderson

Basketball

"I love the reliability and stability of my Shark."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Shark RS

My Everyday Chair:

Sergio Garrote

Handbike

"My Octane Sub4 gives me true independence. It’s easy to use every day, it’s comfortable and most importantly, stylish! So I can feel and look great in any outfit!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Sophie Carrigill

Basketball

"My RGK Elite provides me with a great balance of stability, quickness, and agility."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Hi Lite

Steven Elliott

Basketball

"Allows me to play the game the way I want to play. Allows me to move around the court in the best way possible."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Talen Jourdan

Basketball

"A versatile athlete who has excelled in Bicycle Motocross and Mountain Biking, she later redirected her sports career towards wheelchair tennis and basketball."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Tara Llanes

Basketball

"My Q300 M Mini is a wheelchair with many possibilities, and despite its power and the number of features it offers, it is very small."

My Sports Chair:

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q300 M Mini

Teresa Perales

Swimming

"My RGK Elite is comfortable, responsive, and looks great."

My Sports Chair:
Elite CX

My Everyday Chair:

Terry Bywater

Basketball

"Thanks to the RGK Elite X, I can practice my sport at the highest level. It's simply the best basketball wheelchair on the market today."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Elite X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Thomas Böhme

Basketball

"You can't be a world-class rider without the right equipment!"

My Sports Chair:
RGK Shark RS

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Vico Merklein

Handbike

"My Octane FX makes my life easier and helps me get where I want to go."

My Sports Chair:
RGK Grand Slam X

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane FX

ZHU Zhenzhen

Tennis

Inspirational
Stories

Beyond Sport Ambassadors

Meet our exceptional individuals who embody the essence of passion and perseverance. While they may not compete in sports, they excel in diverse fields such as arts, science, technology, and community. Each of them is dedicated to pushing the limits of their potential and making a significant impact in their respective domains.

"In life, despite the setbacks, don't give up. Fight for your dreams. — Olympic skier, and pilot at World Rally Championship and Rally Dakar. "

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Albert Llovera

Rally Driver

"The Q400 M gives me the independence I need. Elevation is freedom; it lifts me to new heights, literally. And the tilt function is my daily ally."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q400 M Sedeo Lite

Alejandro Bocija

Influencer

"The light weight and compact dimensions make my Tiga the perfect companion for every day."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga

Alain Tuor

Rehab Technician

"An accident thwarted his dream of becoming a football star, but now he raises awareness about the reality of living with disabilities by sharing his personal experiences on social media."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Ander Arteagabeitia

Influencer

"He is an advocate for accessible travel and a blogger keen on exploring the world. He ensures to live life to the fullest and encourages others to do the same."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Q500 M Sedeo Pro

Cory Lee

Travel Blogger

"She has loved swimming since childhood. After becoming paralysed, she found happiness in the water once again and is now dedicated to helping others return to the activities they used to love too."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Eden Schroeder

Influencer

"My Nitrum wheelchair allows me to pursue my greatest passion, namely dancing. To me this means freedom, expression, discovery and much more."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Florent Devlesaver

Dancer

"A former athlete, he is now a motivational author and speaker who believes that disability is a state of mind more than a condition of the body."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Florian Sitzmann

Author

"I am proud to represent RGK and Quickie wheelchairs, which provide me with the comfort and freedom that fits my active lifestyle in addition to being beautiful and lightweight."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Veypr Sub4

Genevieve Halle

Creative Designer

"He is the reason the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation exists, with the aim of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Hannes Kinigadner

Businessman

"Freedom is an understatement! It's so nice to go down walking trails, over sandhills or simply zip along the footpath with the Extreme X8. "

My Everyday Chair:

Jaimen Hudson

Videographer

"My Nitrum wheelchair plays an important role in my life; it gives me freedom and independence. It also complements my outfits and looks stylish and high fashion!"

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Katharina Hesener

Influencer

"Wheelchair travel blogger who explores the world in her QS5X, advocating for inclusive travel and sharing barrier-free destinations and routes with the community."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE QS5 X

Kim Lumelius

Influencer

"Former elite swimmer since the age of three and one of Germany's most prominent disabled athletes, she is now a distinguished keynote speaker."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Tiga Sub4

Kirsten Bruhn

Keynote Speaker

"Sport has shaped and defined who I am and what I do in life. As a journalist, I have been lucky enough to report from some of the biggest sporting events in the world. "

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Martin Dougan

TV Presenter

"Renowned Polish singer and songwriter, she proudly represented Poland in Eurovision 2015. Now, she enjoys life to the fullest in her Xenon folding wheelchair."

My Everyday Chair:

Monika Kuszynska

Singer

"Former motocross professional, he is an inspiring personality in the world of motorcycling. He proves that with passion, dedication, and a positive attitude, great things can be achieved in life. "

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Pit Beirer

Motorsport Director

"Former mountain biker and ambassador for the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation, he now runs an international sports communications agency and has coached numerous cycling stars."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE QS5 X

Tarek Rasouli

Businessman

"Passionate about sports, travel, and adventures, he has become an inspirational figure on social media following a life-changing accident. He shares his daily experiences with a positive outlook."

My Everyday Chair:
RGK Octane Sub4

Rubén Nova

Influencer

"My Nitrum gives me the freedom I need to travel light and safe wherever I go."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Tirzah López

Influencer

"He is the driving force behind the 'Wings for Life' Spinal Cord Research Foundation. "

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Wolfgang Illek

Philanthropist

"I was raised a fighter and knew giving up was absolutely not an option. This chair has taken me to some pretty wild places and enabled me to continue to live a full life."

My Everyday Chair:
QUICKIE Nitrum

Zac Wolfe

Inclusion advocate / Influencer

Inspirational
Stories

Over twenty-five years ago, we observed the wheelchair market and decided to change it radically, to provide each wheelchair user with the potential to live their life to the full with a chair fit for each individual purpose. Today we continue to innovate, so that you can believe, live, inspire. The freedom to explore, to go further, to maximise your potential and achieve your goals are our prime motivators. A product that will be an integral part of your core being is our aim.

Sports Wheelchairs Everyday Wheelchairs

The QUICKIE /SOPUR range of sports and everyday wheelchairs raise the bar for what a high performance wheelchair should be. Styled by designers and using ultra-light materials, they are wheelchairs that raise the bar for perfect driving ergonomics. Our TEAM SUNRISE athletes embody the power and spirit of "Live without Limits" - now find out more about the sports and everyday wheelchairs that power their passion. Everyday Wheelchairs