He is looking to cover the costs of training and equipment for the Paralympics.

At Tokyo 2020, Skelley claimed the gold medal in the men's under-100 kilograms category, but will this time compete in the men's over-90kg, with the International Blind Sports Federation changing the classifications for the next Games.

Now, he now looks towards being funded over the next 18 months to make his ambitions a reality.

"Training camps for judo tend to be held around the world," said Skelley to Swindon Link.

"British Judo covers the costs of many of these, but I need to find the funds to pay for the rest, and additional training sessions outside the national training centre.

"This is my last dance, so to speak, Paris will be my last Paralympics and I want to create history by being the first person in 25 years to retain their gold Paralympic medal in my sport."

Massages, supplements, nutrition, recovery equipment and coaching must be paid for too.

Skelley has competed in judo for 12 years, having lost his sight due to ocular albinism, and has since become world number one.

South-west company Imagine Cruising has backed him financially, with Skelley giving the brand awareness on Instagram, while offering meet-and-greets and speaking to their employees about his experiences.

He is also to offer judo sessions at their offices.

Skelley has sponsor space on his uniform, which he wears during practice and competition.