Paris 2024

Paralympic Games

28 August - 8 September

Amy Truesdale: British Para taekwondo star ready for glory

Crafting Champions spotlights Para athletes excelling in their sports, offering an inside look at what it takes to become a champion. The series captures their journeys, from overcoming challenges to training for the podium.

 

Witness their inspiring stories of resilience, dedication, and triumph as they gear up for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Amy Truesdale, a Para taekwondo athlete from Great Britain. With her sights set on becoming a Paralympic champion at Paris 2024, Amy shares her story of overcoming societal limitations and embracing her capabilities.

 

Born with her left arm missing, she faced numerous challenges but found strength and discipline through martial arts, a passion she pursued from childhood. Competing initially in able-bodied taekwondo, Amy transitioned to Para taekwondo and has since traveled the world, meeting inspiring people and gaining invaluable experiences.

 

Amy reflects on feeling disappointed after finishing with a bronze medal on her Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020. But now she is ready to win gold in Paris. She feels immense pride in representing her country and believes Para sports have positively impacted her life by showcasing her sport to the world and inspiring others.

 

The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.