Motorsport UK is working with Nimbus Disability to understand the experiences of disabled people at motorsport venues by launching a survey and series of focus groups.
Kearan Gibbs: Disabled Cricketer Born With No Hands Learnt His Spin Technique By Legendary Shane Warne
Kearan Gibbs – who has a rare congenital anomaly that led to him being born without hands – was convinced by cricketer Shane Warne that cricket was the sport for him. Kearan met the legendary spinner at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl when he was 11 years old and has gone on to have a successful career as a disabled cricketer.
Callum Flynn: A Physically Disabled Cricketer Fulfilling His Sporting Dreams
We speak to disabled cricketer Callum Flynn about his battle with bone cancer, his passion for cricket and his sporting and fundraising successes so far.
Riding Against The Odds: My Journey As A Para Dressage Rider With EDS
In the world of para-dressage, where resilience and determination reign supreme, one athlete’s journey stands out as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who overcome adversity. This is the story of how Victoria Hoban, found her way into the world of para-dressage, battled Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and encountered a surprising hurdle on the path to her Paralympic dreams.
Are Sports Broadcasters Ableist Towards Disability Sports?
When people think of disability sports, most of them immediately think of the Paralympic Games. However, disability sport happens throughout the year, every year. But it isn’t noticed as much because it’s not widely broadcast. This has sparked the question – are sports broadcasters ableist? Our writer Emma Purcell analyses the current level of disability sports coverage and shares her thoughts on it.
Disability Cricket Is Gaining More Exposure On Sky Sports
The second season of the Disability Premier League (DPL) has been taking place over the past two weeks and the final is scheduled to be broadcast on Sky Sports on Wednesday 6th September, giving more exposure to disability cricket.
Shelbée Clarke: Amputee Footballer Supporting SEND Children To Access The Beautiful Game
We speak to Shelbée Clarke about going through bone cancer and having her leg amputated, getting into amputee football, setting up her SEND club SSG Celestials and winning the Bobby Moore Award.
Every Body Moves: ParalympicsGB And Toyota Launches Initiative To Help Disabled People Access Sport
ParalympicsGB and Toyota have announced the launch of the groundbreaking Every Body Moves initiative to empower disabled people to become active in a way that is right for them.
Libby Clegg MBE: Blind Paralympic Sprinter, Dancing On Ice And Motherhood
We speak to Paralympic athlete Libby Clegg about her sight loss, athletics career, Dancing on Ice and motherhood.
Kare Adenegan: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Claims More Silverwear At Third Paralympics
07/09/2024 – Kare Adenegan is a World, European and Paralympic medallist in the T34 wheelchair racing. She is set to compete in her third consecutive Paralympic Games in Paris.
Stef Reid: Paralympic Long Jumper’s Journey From Beijing 2008 To Tokyo 2020
We speak to World, European and Paralympic medallist Stef Reid about her career as a long jumper and her preparations for Tokyo 2020.
Hannah Cockroft MBE: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer From London 2012 To Paris 2024 Paralympics
07/09/2024 – Hannah Cockroft MBE is a 16-time World Champion, seven-time Paralympic Champion and three-time European Champion in the T34 wheelchair racing. She now has her eyes set on more titles at this summers Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Lauren Steadman: Para-Triathlon Success And TV Appearances
02/09/2024 – Lauren Steadman is a World, European and Paralympic Para-triathlete. She is now set to compete in her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.
Hollie Arnold MBE: Paralympic Javelin Thrower Aims To Raise The Bar In Paris
06/09/2024 – Hollie Arnold MBE is a multiple Paralympic javelin medallist and five-times consecutive World Champion, 2018 Commonwealth Champion and 2018 European Champion. She is now set to compete at her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris.