Leon Fleiser takes a closer look at how the global COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted on sporting events across the globe and what this means for para athletes WOW! What crazy times we are living in at the moment. Extremely stressful for everyone, including our para athletes. The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic...
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South African para athletes showcase talents
From March 17 to 21, para athletes gathered at the Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch for the South Africa Sport Association for People with Disabilities (SASAPD) National Championships sponsored by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). The event features eight Paralympic sporting codes that are in line with the International Paralympic Committee […]
Para athletes show their prowess
The South Africa Sports Association for Physically Disabled (SASAPD) and Visually Impaired hosted its National Championship from March 28 to April 3. About 790 para athletes, along with their caregivers, coaches, friends, family and volunteers flooded to Bloemfontein for the event. Seven sporting codes were represented, including para cycling, boccia, […]
Going for gold down under
April 2018 is going to be packed with sporting events: for example, the Commonwealth Games 2018, also known as Gold Coast 2018 (GC2018), kicks off in Australia on April 4. Until April 15, sports enthusiasts can enjoy a display of incredible events, which will include para athletes participating in athletics, […]