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A collage of ten images showcasing athletes with disabilities participating in various sports, including wheelchair tennis, cycling, swimming, running, and powerlifting. The athletes display determination and joy as they compete and celebrate their achievements. Credit: Instagram / Aquatics GB

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Paralympics 2024: Team GB athletes to watch

Are you ready to watch 549 events across 22 sports over nearly 2 weeks?  The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begins on 28th September with 215 Team GB athletes taking on the best the world has to offer. Heading to the French capital is a record number of female athletes (46%) – the highest ever proportion […]

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August 22, 2024

Disability Pride Flag - straight diagonal banner of five colours on a dark charcoal background - red, gold, white, blue and green

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

One day in July 1990, in Boston, USA, Disability Pride was born, following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US. The Act gave disabled people the right to be treated equally and fairly, without discrimination. According to a newspaper clipping from the time, the event celebrated that “far from tragic, disability […]

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July 13, 2024