Fearless
Para-athletes
are the most inspirational and fearless athletes around. In recent years, aided
by high profile events such as the Paralympics, people’s perceptions of
disability and para-athletes are starting to change. These impressive athletes
have so often overcome huge physical and emotional difficulties just to play their
chosen sport. Those who make it to an elite level are bordering on superhuman. Parasport
plays a powerful role in challenging the stigma attached to disability, empowering
social transformation and making for a more inclusive society for all.
I have chosen
to build wheelchair basketball as it is one of the most recognized and played
parasports globally. Initially played by World War II veterans, its popularity
has grown immensely, so much so that in some countries able-bodied athletes compete
alongside those with disabilities. It’s also great fun!
Basketball wheelchairs have angled wheels to reduce tipping over. These were the most challenging part of the build!
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