Healthy and Fit for Optimal Performance
4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Neck surgery

Blood, Snot and Tears: A celebration of life and disability

'Many years later, I would learn that just as the struggle of black people is not to be white nor that of the LGBT community to be straight, my struggle as a person with a disability should not be to walk, but to live a full life with equal rights and opportunities — as I am'

Female British triathlete with arm impairment rides her bike

Enjoying journey greater than gold for Steadman

'It was of course very disappointing, and I had different plans ready for 2021 but as an athlete you need to be adaptable to change and ultimately it was the right decision so it’s easier to accept'

Female goalball player prepares to release the ball

Horsburgh finds 'my place in life'

"I think goalball has helped me to be more confident with my impairment, not letting anything get in my way. I feel OK to talk about it now as I know that my vision does not define me"