Turkey's first Paralympic horse rider - in pictures

Turkey's first Paralympic rider, Tolga Dokuyucu, stands next to horse Balfi after training at the Equestrian Sports Club in Ankara. All photos: EPA
Dokuyucu started riding at the age of seven and joined a prestigious riding school.
But at 30, he was seriously injured after falling off his horse during a race in Ankara, losing his sight.
After three expensive medical treatments, Dokuyucu started working in the streets of the capital, selling lighters, wet wipes and pens at subway exits.
He eventually returned to horse riding, becoming a member of the Equestrian Sports Club in Ankara.
A married father of two, Dokuyucu is training for the 2024 France Paralympics in the dressage category.
"After the accident, I thought I would not be able to ride a horse again. Now I am preparing for the Paralympic Games. My goal is to return home with a medal."
Dokuyucu (C) chats with his trainer, Irina Shishigina, at the Equestrian Sports Club in Ankara. "Horses are a light for me," he said.