Haki Doku (born 18 June 1969) in Krujë is an Albanian para-cyclist.
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Full name | Haki Doku |
Nationality | Italy Albania |
Born | Krujë, Albania | 18 June 1969
Doku became the first athlete to represent Albania at the Paralympic Games when he competed in the Men's road race H2 and the Men's road time trial H2 at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
As he was the only competitor from the European nation he was also the flag bearer at the opening and closing ceremonies.
Haki Doku is the first Albanian athlete in the history of the Paralympics. He competed in London on his hand-bike, a special, three-wheeled bike driven by force of arms. Haki Doku is the first athlete in the Land of the Eagles to compete in the Paralympic Games.[1]
Haki Doku has achieved several Guinness World Records as a way to support foundations for disabled children.[2]
Doku suffered spinal cord injuries in an accident in 1997. Doku resides in Milan, Italy with wife Enora and his two children, Mario and Alissa.[6]