Helle Sofie Sagøy

Helle Sofie Sagøy (born 19 January 1998) is a Norwegian para badminton player who competes in international level events. She was born without her right lower leg and has used a prosthetic all her life.[1][2]

Helle Sofie Sagøy
Personal information
Born (1998-01-19) 19 January 1998
Klæbu, Sør-Trøndelag
Sport
Country Norway
SportPara badminton
DisabilityDysmelia
Disability classSL4

She was awarded the BWF Para-Badminton Player of the Year in 2015 after winning a gold medal at the 2015 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships in Stoke Mandeville.[3]

References

  1. "Helle Sofie Sagoy - Team Norway (in Norwegian)". Team Norway. 13 June 2020.
  2. "Jeg har alltid villet klare meg like godt som andre (in Norwegian)". kk.no. 8 September 2016.
  3. "BWF Awards". Badminton Europe. 13 June 2020.
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