Wholly agree re. Paralympics, Ed. My going to Stoke Mandeville in the 1970s was a "road to Damascus" moment for me. Only when you work closely with Para athletes do you begin to understand. Having been in Atlanta as an ITO, I will also never forget how different was the approach of the US to the Paralympics, compared to the Olympics. A disgrace. What a contrast with Barcelona.
The North, with huge support from Shelley, led the way in incorporating Para events completely in their Area Championships. That is no longer the case. England seem to be more pro-active.
We need to continue to battle for recognition at every turn.
Wholly agree re. Paralympics, Ed. My going to Stoke Mandeville in the 1970s was a "road to Damascus" moment for me. Only when you work closely with Para athletes do you begin to understand. Having been in Atlanta as an ITO, I will also never forget how different was the approach of the US to the Paralympics, compared to the Olympics. A disgrace. What a contrast with Barcelona.
The North, with huge support from Shelley, led the way in incorporating Para events completely in their Area Championships. That is no longer the case. England seem to be more pro-active.
We need to continue to battle for recognition at every turn.
Thanks Malcolm!