Hull Paralympian Chris prepares for Paris
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Chris Skelley came away with gold in Tokyo's 2020 Paralympic games
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Hull Paralympic judo champion Chris Skelley has said competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris "means the world" to him.
Mr Skelley, 31, came away with a gold at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
He said he now hoped to "replicate" this achievement in Paris, with the Games taking place from 28 August to 8 September.
Mr Skelley, who is partially-sighted, will compete in the J2 +90kg category.
He told the BBC: "It means the world to me to be able to represent Paralympics GB and British Judo, it's a huge honour.
"It's been so incredible to call myself a Paralympic champion. To go and try to replicate this in Paris is something I thrive on, I love the challenge."
Mr Skelley said it was "amazing" to just qualify for a Paralympic games, but said he wanted to be a "two-weight Paralympic champion".
He also competed in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, narrowly missing out on a bronze medal.
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