Jones doubles up as England seal three wheelchair marathon medals
Two races, two different sports, two medals – Jade Jones has certainly made sure to enjoy herself on the Gold Coast at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. …
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James Arnott celebrates his maiden Commonwealth Games with a silver medal on the Gold Coast
James Arnott has done his country proud after celebrating his maiden Commonwealth Games with a silver medal on the Gold Coast. The sprinter took sec…
Sophie Hahn completes the set with Commonwealth sprint gold
Sophie Hahn completed a golden quartet after adding the Commonwealth title to her Paralympic, World and European honours on the Gold Coast. The 21-y…
World record throw takes Arnold to Commonwealth glory
Hollie Arnold knew nothing less than a world record would be enough to take Commonwealth Games gold – fortunately, the Paralympic champion never doubte…
Lyle adds Commonwealth silver to medal collection
Paralympic, world, European and now a Commonwealth medal – Maria Lyle has already completed the set when it comes to sprinting. Add in the fact that…
Powerlifting trio secure Commonwealth medals on the Gold Coast
Ali Jawad completed a remarkable return to the sport of para-powerlifting after scooping Commonwealth Games bronze on the Gold Coast. But if they we…
World Champion Olivia Breen has Won the Women’s T38 Long Jump Final
New Commonwealth Games champion Olivia Breen overcame two fouls from her opening efforts to comfortably win the women’s T38 long jump final. The 201…
Who to look out for at the Commonwealth Games 2018
The Winter Paralympic Games may be a thing of the past but the Commonwealth Games are upon us with a whole host of British para-sport stars heading to …
The First Regional Paralympic Heritage Exhibition has been launched at Norwich Cathedral
On Saturday 24th March 2018, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT), launched its first regional exhibition at Norwich Cathedral. During this en…
Opening of the first Regional Exhibition to celebrate Paralympic Heritage
The National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT) is presenting its first regional exhibition in Norwich Cathedral from 24th March – 22nd May 2018. The …
World Champion Wheelchair Racer Sammi Kinghorn prepares for Commonwealth Games
Double World Champion wheelchair racer and Scottish Sports Personality of the Year 2017, Sammi Kinghorn, is currently preparing for her biggest challen…
Special Olympics GB renews Lions Clubs International support
Special Olympics has received an additional boost on the back of 2,600 learning disability athletes taking part in its most successful National Games i…
Brave Chiassaro Fights Back For Fourth Place
After a nasty crash in Monday night’s T54 800m final, Richard Chiassaro returned with a creditable fourth place finish in this evening’s T54 200m final…
How To Be A CHAMPION
To celebrate the World Para Athletics Championships we spoke with a few of the athletes aiming to light up London 2017. Stef Reid Stef Reid goes…