Mark Smith – Superhuman
Mark served with the Grenadier Guards. After a serious injury and rehabilitation he became a strongman and is currently preparing to launch his own dis…
Tag: disability sport
INCLUSIVITY FESTIVALS INSPIRE OVER 2,500 CHILDREN
More than 30,960 boccia balls have been thrown and 200 seated volleyball games taken place in a bid to get primary school children across the UK thinki…
BP: Igniting the Energy Within
BP has supported Para sport for nine years and was a major partner of the London 2012 Games and the World Para Athletics Championships London 2017. BP …
World Para Athletics Championships Day 9 Round-Up
Aled Davies, Georgina Hermitage and Sophie Hahn claimed their second gold medals of the World Para Athletics Championships in London. Georgie Hermit…
World Para Athletics Championships Day 8 Round-Up
Kadeena Cox sprinted to gold in the T38 400m at the World Para Athletics Championships in London. Cox’s winning time of 1:02.87 was a season’s best …
Cockroft Makes It A Perfect 10
Hannah Cockroft made history yesterday by claiming her third gold medal of the Championships and a tenth World Para Athletics title. Cockroft’s T34 …
In the Running: Sports Prosthetics
We often associate blades and other highend sports prostheses with prestigious events like the Paralympics. But how can ordinary disabled people get ho…
One month to go! Calling all SUPERHEROES to Dorney Lake
With just one month to go, the Superhero Series powered by npower is calling on the final participants to join nearly 2,000 others at Dorney Lake on Au…
World Para Athletics Championships Day 3 Round-Up
Jonnie Peacock reclaimed his T44 100m world title in magnificent style on the third day of the World Para Athletics Championships. Arguably the…
World Para Athletics Championships Day 2 Round-Up
British para athletes waltz off with 10 medals on day two of the World Para Athletics Championships. The British Athletics para team carried on from…
London 2017 – Day One Round-Up
Hannah Cockroft set a World Record in the T34 100m on the opening night of the World Para Athletics Championships in London. Cockroft achieved an ei…
BP – Igniting the Energy Within
BP has supported Para sport for nine years and was a major partner of the London 2012 Games. BP is a partner of the International Paralympic Committee …
Could a Momentum brace from Blatchford have you running again?
After breaking her ankle in a horse riding accident over 10 years ago, the Momentum brace is allowing Emily Briggs to run again. In 2005, …
Paralympic athlete photography exhibition to promote disability in sport
Some of the Rio Paralympic stars will be the focus of a one-off photography exhibition in London to promote sport in the disabled community. Picture…
Last Full Day Of Paralympic Competition Touched By Tragedy
Whilst the Games has produced many moments of joy, including plenty from yesterday, the news of the death of Iranian cyclist, Bahman Golbarnezhad, casts something of a shadow over the last few hours of competition.
Day 9 Round Up – ParalympicsGB Smash London 2012 Medal Tally
In another incredible all-round performance the British team reached an impressive total of 126 medals.
Day 8 – ParalympicsGB Dressaged To Impress
Sophie Christiansen and Natasha Baker defended their 2012 Paralympic titles in the dressage competition.
Day 7 – Lucky Thirteenth for Storey
ParalympicsGB have passed their London 2012 total with gold medals on day seven on the track, in the pool and in the velodrome, making them the most su…
Three On Day Three
ParalympicsGB scored three gold medals on day three of the Games. Here's our round-up of all the action.
Day 2 Round Up – A Fine Display From Peacock
T44 100m sprinter Jonnie Peacock won gold with an utterly devastating performance to retain his Paralympic title.
Top Paralympians gather in London for last chance to impress selectors
We sent Tom to the London Anniversary games to get the lowdown on the ParalympicsGB athletes ahead of #Rio2016.
The Superhumans Return – watch Channel 4’s incredible trailer for Paralympics 2016
Last night saw the premiere of Channel 4’s new TV advert for its Paralympic coverage.
Special Olympics GB: Able Meets Charles Culwick
To celebrate the achievements of the marvellous Special Olympics GB team at the European Summer Games in Antwerp, we will be bringing you interviews wi…
Special Olympics GB: Able Meets Anne-Marie Reid
To celebrate the achievements of the marvellous Special Olympics GB team at the European Summer Games in Antwerp, we will be bringing you interviews wi…
Product of the Day: Be Balls, Boccia Balls Set
Be Balls, Boccia Balls Set Be Balls Boccia balls were developed with Boccia England for use in schools and are sold exclusively via Boccia England and…