Annual disability tennis festival serves up aces at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Local school children got a taste of tennis glory on Friday (29 January) playing at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on the same courts where Belgiu…
Sport
Sophie named outstanding achiever at Primary Panathlon
A 'mini Paralympian' who is an inspiration to her peers has picked up an outstanding achievement sporting award for all London primary schools. Soph…
Wings for Life World Run empowers participants go-anywhere Selfie Run
Fundraiser runs with a twist continue to gain traction worldwide, and now the launch of the all-new Wings for Life World Run Selfie Run takes it one st…
Tennis for all at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre’s disability tennis festival
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is hosting its second annual disability tennis festival on Friday 29 January. He…
LimbPower urges people with limb impairments to complete new sport and physical activity survey
LimbPower, the national charity for amputees and people with limb impairments has launched a new sport and physical activity survey. The results will b…
Charity founder helping make sport accessible for all awarded by PM
The founder of a charity that has raised over £800,000 and helped over 2,000 disabled and disadvantaged children get into sport has been named a Point …
Public urged to ‘Supercharge ParalympicsGB’ in major new fundraising campaign
The British Paralympic Association today urged the British public to help ‘Supercharge ParalympicsGB’and show their support for our athletes over the …
IWAS partners with Sport:80 to deliver innovative technology platform
The International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) has partnered with sport technology specialists, Sport:80, to launch a cutting-edge…
EFDS marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with ‘Me, being active’ films
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities by launching the Me, being active series. I…
About Disability Sport In Scotland
Able give you the lowdown on getting involved in participating and watching sport in Scotland.
The Road to Rio
One of Europe’s top para-cyclists, Liz McTernan is well aware of the demands made on elite para-athletes. She is currently preparing for her Rio 2016 P…
Paralympians to inspire others with new adventure sports charity
Two former Paralympians have recently launched Access Adventures - a charity created to inspire other people with physical disabilities to get involved…
Prime Minister Honours Liverpool FC Foundation Wheelchair Coach
A 39 year old football enthusiast who has overcome his disabilities to train as a football coach and help other wheelchair users to enjoy the sport he …
A Short Special Olympics GB Documentary
As Special Olympics GB athletes prepare to head to London for the start of their journey to LA and the World Games, we know that everyone has a unique …
Special Olympics GB at The World Games 2015
WED 22ND JULY 2015 A team of over 100 Special Olympics Great Britain athletes with intellectual (learning) disabilities touched down in Los Angeles …
US Ambassador Hosts Send-Off For Special Olympics GB
Athletes selected for the World Games in LA gathered last night to enjoy the hospitality of The US Ambassador in London. The Special Olympics Great …
Watch Hannah Cockroft make her return to the Olympic Stadium
Britain’s star of the Paralympic Games at London 2012, Hannah Cockroft, has returned to the Olympic Stadium for the first time in two years ahead of th…
ITV to broadcast the inaugural BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The final countdown to the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge kicked off today with the announcement of live broadcasting by ITV. The announcement coi…
London Titans Celebrate Their Path To Success
The London Titans, one of the country’s leading wheelchair basketball teams, will be able to help more players experience the sport, thanks to the supp…
Plans for wheelchair tennis in full swing for Wimbledon 2016
As the CEO of national charity The British Polio Fellowship, I was delighted to discover the All England Club has announced that Wimbledon will now fea…
Visit Us: IPC Swimming Championships
Over 650 swimmers from 50 countries have converged on Glasgow’s Tollcross International Swimming Centre for the IPC Swimming World Championships which …
Paralympic Superstars of London 2012 Sign Up to National Paralympic Day celebrations
Fans of Paralympic sport will have the chance to meet their Paralympic heroes at National Paralympic Day 2015 as superstars Sophie Christiansen, Natash…
David Wilkie & Scott Quin open street art pool in Glasgow ahead of the IPC Swimming World Championships
Scottish swimming legend David Wilkie and Scottish para-swimming European silver medallist Scott Quin today opened a street art swimming pool in Glasgo…
Three cities announced as hosting celebration events for National Paralympic Day
Three cities announced as hosting celebration events for National Paralympic Day; Paralympic medallists to join their local celebrations. Paralympic…
Special Olympics GB: Dreams do come true!
Not only is Georgina Maton, Special Olympics GB Equestrian athlete, heading to the World Games in LA next month but she got a surprise visit from her h…