Podcasts about paralympic sport

Hannah Diviney is one of the most powerful people in pop culture. At just 25 years old, the author, advocate, and actor hasn’t just called out Lizzo for using an ableist slur—she also took on Queen B herself. And she succeeded on both fronts. Which, once you get to know her, isn’t surprising at all. In our Vulnerabilitea House, Hannah reflects on the questions: “How do you see yourself? Is it the same way your loved ones see you?” Answering with incredible vulnerability, Hannah shares how her relationship with her disability has evolved over time and what it was like growing up in a world where the Paralympics seemed like the only visible marker of success. We talk to Hannah about being a part of intimate television history, and Ryan, the love doctor, Shelton manifests a Brad (or Stewie, or Chris, or Michael-Angelo) in her future. Hannah, we are so desperate to be your friend. To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here: https://bit.ly/41vzALg

In 1976, a group of friends invented a game at a rehab hospital in Canada, which they called 'murderball'. It was debuted at the World Wheelchair Games in 1990 and called wheelchair rugby. It became a full Paralympic Sport at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Duncan "The Quadfather" Campbell was one of the 'founding fathers' of the game after a diving accident caused a spinal cord injury. He tells Megan Jones about why they wanted to create something new and what inspired them.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: The 'founding fathers'. Credit: Duncan Campbell)

Join us on the Tough Girl Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Josie Fouts, an athlete, mentor, advocate, and filmmaker who is leading the charge to make mountain biking a Paralympic sport. Based in San Diego, California, Josie's story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of her passions. Born in Seoul, Korea, and adopted at six months old, Josie grew up in Ohio, USA, before finding her true calling in cycling upon moving to San Diego. Known as "Ms. Stubbornness," Josie embraced cycling not just as a sport but as a means of redefining her capabilities, riding one-handed without adaptations and challenging herself to excel. Josie's journey took a pivotal turn when she decided to leave her job in 2018 to pursue full-time training for the Tokyo Olympics. Despite not making it to Tokyo, Josie found solace and newfound passion in mountain biking, discovering freedom and exhilaration on the trails. In our conversation, Josie shares her insights on adaptive cycling, the challenges she faced in rethinking her approach, and her advocacy to include mountain biking in the Paralympics. She discusses her role as an upper limb mentoring coach, her nutrition strategies for endurance challenges, and mental tips to overcome obstacles. Don't miss Josie's story of resilience, her groundbreaking work with Tread Setters to promote inclusivity in cycling through filmmaking, and her empowering advice for women looking to make a difference in the world. *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Josie? Asian, American, Adoptee and Amputee Based in San Diego, California  Trailblazing for or mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport!  Bio on Instagram - “Mad scientist on a mission to single-handedly save the world with cycling!” Why she's known as Ms Stubbornness Reinventing herself during the pandemic Born in Seoul Korea, before being adopted at 6 months old and growing up in Ohio, USA Getting into cycling when moving to San Diego and using it to commute to work  Riding one handed and not using any adaptations  Changing her mindset  Deciding to quit her job in 2018 and training full time for the Tokyo Olympics  Looking into prosthetics and what would work with her and the bike Making the decision to quit her job Having an adapted mindset  Wanting to get in the best shape of her life  Feeling over worked and underpaid and taking a step back The 3 red flags with her work and knowing she needed to make a change Being an athlete full time and why it was awesome Getting multiple degrees in nutrition and putting her knowledge into action  Working towards and end goals  Funding and paying for a coach and training while not working  Not making it to the Tokyo Olympics and why she's grateful  Having the pressure taken off and figuring out what she wanted to do Finding herself mountain biking and loving the freedom  Starting to rethink her stubborn mindset Limiting herself by not using a prosthetic  Spending time on mountain biking trails in nature  Why don't the Paralympics offer mountain biking? Deciding to focus her time and energy on what she can control and change Being an upper limb mentoring coach Making it up as she goes The White Rim Trail Challenge  Filming the adventure - Tread Setters - A group of para-cyclists attempt to ride the White Rim Trail through the heart of Canyonlands in one day with the hope of creating awareness around people with disabilities and growing a more inclusive cycling community. Tread Setters Film  Nutrition and fuelling for challenges and why read food is so important  Eating locally sourced and regenerative products  Mental tips and tricks to push on through the hard times and why thinking about physics helps Why you create your outcome Thinking about what's going to get her through the difficult section How to connect with Josie online Advice for women who want to change the world    Social Media Instagram: @ms.stubbornness Facebook: @ms.stubbornness Movie: Tread Setters    

A tired but very happy Kate McLoughlin has just got to the end of her 3rd Paralympic Games as Chef de Mission. She chatted to Ned Hall about some of highlights from Paris, including the return of families to support the athletes and the global increase in investment into Paralympic Sport. She also admitted that increasing the diversity of the support team so that it better reflects the athletes is a major aim for her.

Kurt Fearnley sits down with the extraordinary Milly Tapper. Paris is Milly's forth Paralympic Games and in this episode she reflects on the highs and lows of elite sport. And offers insights into the determination and resilience that needed over a long career. Tune in to hear about the highs, the lows, and the sheer grit that has defined Milly's groundbreaking Paralympic career.

Join us for part two of our conversation with Australian Paralympic Co-Captain, Angie Ballard. As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are under way, we continue to explore the fascinating world where disability, technology, and sports intersect.From the evolution of sports technology to the importance of lived experience in innovation, Angie offers a candid insight into some of the challenges and opportunities within Disability Tech, sharing her powerful perspective from her experiences on the global stage. Don't miss out—tune in now!Episode Credits Guests: Angie Ballard, 2024 Australian Paralympic Team Co-Captain. Host: Vivien Mullan, Head of Communications of Remarkable. Producer: Angus O'Loughlin & Amelia Stamos SESSION in PROGRESS Episode Links Access a transcript of this episode at our Remarkable website. Watch a captioned video of the episode highlights on YouTube. Get In Touch Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech Follow Angie on Instagram, @angie___ballard/  Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at hello@remarkable.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can technology propel our paralympians towards gold! In this two-part episode, we're joined by Angie Ballard, Co-Captain of the 2024 Australian Paralympic Team who is gearing up for her seventh Paralympic Games in Paris!Angie shares her personal journey, the crucial role of leadership, and the challenges of celebrating technological advances while ensuring equality in the Paralympics. Tune in to this new episode now!Episode Credits Guests: Angie Ballard, 2024 Australian Paralympic Team Co-Captain. Host: Vivien Mullan, Head of Communications of Remarkable. Producer: Angus O'Loughlin & Amelia Stamos of SESSION in PROGRESS Episode Links Access a transcript of this episode at our Remarkable website. Watch a captioned video of the episode highlights on YouTube. Get In Touch Follow Remarkable on our social media channels, https://linktr.ee/remarkable_tech Follow Angie on Instagram, @angie___ballard/  Share any feedback or suggestions by emailing us at hello@remarkable.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 249 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Charlie Bethel. Charlie is currently the CEO of the UK Men's Sheds Association (UKMSA). The concept of the Men's Shed started in Australia in around 1999. It then spread to New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, Canada and, more recently, Europe and the USA. At time of recording, there are a total of 1180 Sheds across the UK. Men's Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds, in that they are a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. However, the difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men's Sheds are the opposite. These unique concepts are about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge and a lot of laughter. Although labelled Sheds, they often aren't sheds at all. They can be empty offices, portable cabin's, warehouses, garages, and in at least one case, a disused mortuary. Some Sheds are purpose-built workshops, but they rarely start out that way. Many don't have premises at all in the beginning and instead form a group that meets regularly for the social connection, company and camaraderie. Many Sheds get involved in community projects too – restoring village features, helping maintain parks and green spaces, and building things for schools, libraries and individuals in need. In this episode we discuss how Charlie came to be in the role of CEO at UKMSA and his background in Paralympic Sport, particularly Wheelchair Basketball. We then discuss the genesis of the Men's Shed and the role they play in the lives of the men who are members, the statistics that back this up, the benefits they provide to the local community and in turn, for the mental health of the men in giving them connection, achievement and pride. We pick out some of Charlie's favourite stories of the work the Sheds have done, how they have saved lives and some of the UKMSA's key projects, including ShedFest. We explore how Sheds cut across class lines and age boundaries in bringing men together and building bridges. For Charlie's mental health, we discuss fatherhood, his love of walking and the importance of self-care when he noticed his general mental health was declining during a house build he did with his wife. As always, #itsokaytovent You can find out more about the UK Men's Sheds Association and where to find your local Shed here: https://menssheds.org.uk/ You can follow UKMSA on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/ukmenssheds?s=21 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukmenssheds?igsh=cnJlMnRoY2pzYzEx Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-health Merchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

Sir Philip Craven is one of the most iconic leaders in the sport of wheelchair basketball has ever seen at the international and Paralympic level. Sir Philip was Knighted by  Queen Elizabeth for his service to Paralympic Sport. Do not miss this episode you will be amazed by his Wheel Print!  Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Dave is a former footballer for the England and Great Britain blind football team. His career spanned 17 years with 144 international appearances scoring 128 goals, making him England's highest all time scorer. He received a lifetime achievement award from the FA and an OBE for his services to Paralympic Sport.Today, David is currently CEO of the British Paralympic Association.In this episode, we talk about Dave's sporting career, the workings of blind football, through to perceptions and language about disability. Dave also discusses his role in preparing British Paralympians for the upcoming games in Paris, and the importance of representation and accessibility in the workplace. David also explains why having to constantly think about how to make things suitable for disabled people qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:01:55 Understanding Blind Football03:35 Navigating Communication and Language in Disability04:43 Challenges and Misconceptions in Interacting with Disabled Individuals05:40 The Importance of Empathy and Understanding in Communication13:24 The Role of the British Paralympic Association17:41 The Evolution and Impact of the Paralympics22:13 The Intersection of Disability, Inspiration, and Performance25:08 Translating Athletic Experience to Business27:24 Challenges Facing the Paralympic Association28:05 The Power of the Paralympics Brand28:43 Understanding Disability in the Workplace29:42 The Struggle of Employment Among Disabled People31:49 The Fear of Sight Loss37:20 Bullshit in Business - Making Things Suitable For Disabled People38:50 The 10 Second Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Dave40:17 The Importance of Diversity in the Workplace47:31 The Upcoming Paralympics48:27 Conclusion and FarewellDave's Recommendations:Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (book)The Salmon Of Doubt (book)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Join hosts Tania Gomez and Paul Bryan as they discuss the One Community events and awards in this podcast episode. They explore the different types of events, such as Ready, Set, Connect, and how they help NDIS providers connect and showcase their businesses. The podcast also delves into the benefits of participating in the awards, including increased brand recognition and attracting new staff. With case studies and examples, listeners gain insights into the success stories and strategies used by participants to make the most of these opportunities. Tune in for an engaging discussion and learn how One Community is making a significant impact on the NDIS sector.   Episode Highlights 0:22 - Guest Introduction - Kelly from One Community1:10 - Kelly's Background and Experience3:27 - Formation of One Community4:48 - Expansion and Reach of One Community6:17 - Benefits of Participating in Awards8:16 - Success Stories of Businesses Showcasing Themselves12:05 - Details about the Awards and Events14:10 - Importance of Celebrating and Reflecting15:45 - Connection and Collaboration at Events16:56 - Benefits and Strategies for Showcasing Businesses18:40 - Different Types of Ready, Set, Connect Events   About the Speakers/s Kellie Puxty's early career in Paralympic Sport formed a passion for working with people with disabilities and a vision for more inclusive communities. Now as Director and Co-Founder of One Community, she has a platform to drive that passion. After working in the NDIS space Kellie quickly realised there was a gap in the system - participants needed a more effective and efficient way to connect with the right service provider. One Community was born to address this gap through Ready-Set-Connect networking events held right across Australia to create connections and share information. One Community also stage the annual Australian Disability Service Conference and Awards (ADSCA) to strengthen, advance, and celebrate the NDIS service industry. One Community Events and Awards Announcement: Early bird discounted tickets are now available for the Australian Disability Service Conference and Awards via ⁠www.adsca.com.au⁠.  Read More Show Notes: ⁠⁠https://taniagomez.com.au/profitable-ndis-podcast-show-notes/⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------------------- Listen via: Podbean: ⁠⁠https://profitablendisprovider.podbean.com/⁠⁠ Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3UQI0cA⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-profitable-ndis⁠⁠ YouTube: @ProfitableNDIS_ProviderPodcast

2022 was a spectacular year for our para-athletes. We've had retirements, new world champions and so much more. Kurt & Ryley catch up with some of our favourite athletes and look back at 2022 and ahead to 2023. 

Madison de Rozario tells Karen Tighe about how much she has seen Paralympic sports grow since she contested her first Paralympics in 2008. The wheelchair racer's trophy cabinet is full of silverware, but there is still plenty she wants to achieve.

An Olympic and Paralympic Sport. The host for this show is Angela Hayslett. The guest is Katie Baker. We discuss USA Curling's efforts to sustain and grow the sport of curling and wheelchair curling. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6meZE3R0oHy_OBeomxTylhe Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

The 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships take place in Vejle, Denmark from 10-16 October 2022. Ryley Batt catchs up with Kurt & Ellie as the tournament get's under way. 

Coordinating Athlete Logistics. The host for this show is Angela Hayslett. The guest is Jen Nelson. We discuss the role of a travel coordinator for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee in meeting the travel needs of athletes, coaches, and support staff. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6meZE3R0oHy_OBeomxTylhe Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

The Canadian Paralympic Committee has awarded 19 organizations across Canada with 2022-23 Paralympic Sport Development Fund grants. We learn more about this with Jenny Davey, of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

This is a re-release of our interview with Rob Koehler, originally published within GA Podcast EP02. Without athletes, the Olympic and Paralympic Games would not be possible. Noah talks with Rob Koehler about why it's imperative to understand athletes' rights and why more accountability is needed in both the IOC and Court of Arbitration for Sport.  In this episode, we talk about… The emotional story of Navid Afkari Athlete activism in Belarus Relationship between IOC Athletes' Commission and the IOC Rule 50 and it's current implications for Olympic/Paralympic athletes Double standard of how athletes are treated vs. IOC members IOC financial priorities and why Global Athlete is pushing to abolish Rule 40 Issues with Court of Arbitration for Sport What happened to British hammer thrower Mark Dry Impending problems of the Tokyo Games and what it means for athletes' safety  Memorable Quotes: “Athletes that want to see better communities, want to stand up for social, racial justice—are being told that they can't do it, and if they are going to do it—we'll tell you when you can do it. And that is not freedom of expression. You cannot tell someone when they can't speak up and when they can speak up.” “If we're going to look at the entire anti-doping system, we can't look at things in silo, we need to look at it as a complete picture, and one of those pieces of the pie is the Court of Arbitration of Sport.”  Guest Bio: Rob Koehler is the Director General of Global Athlete and formerly the Deputy Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency and a strong independent voice for athlete rights.    Links to resources: IOC  United for Navid Campaign  IOC Athletes' Commission   Olympic Commercialization and Player Compensations: A Review of Olympic Financial Reports  WADA: World Anti-Doping Agency  Court of Arbitration for Sport   Follow Rob on Twitter @RobKoehler2 and follow Global Athlete @GlobalAthleteHQ. Get in touch at hello@globalathlete.org and join the movement at globalathlete.org. 

As Team Ireland compete in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Documentary On Newstalk presents another chance to hear 2016's 'Personal Best – The Story Behind Irish Women in Paralympic Sport' by Susan Dennehy.  In 'Personal Best', radio producer Susan Dennehy profiles, and follows over the course of several months, the progress of two female athletes who went on to represent Ireland at the Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016. Through incredible personal stories, the massive impact sport can have on women's lives is gently revealed. At just 21, swimmer Ellen Keane was about to compete in her third Paralympic Games. Ellen, who was born without her left forearm, went on to win a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016 and has recently won god at Tokyo 2020. For Deirdre Mongan who was 38, the 2016 Paralympics was her first time to compete at the Paralympics. Galway woman, Deirdre, was paralysed in a farming accident at the age of 14. She has never let her disability compromise her life, as well as being a world class athlete, she has a full-time job, and is mum to Amy, age 2. With exclusive access to the women and their families, this documentary is not just about elite athletes, it's about daughters, mothers and wives who strive to fulfill their potential in both their everyday lives as well as in their sporting careers. CREDITS: ‘Personal Best – The Story Behind Irish Women in Paralympic Sport' was produced and narrated by Susan Dennehy. The programme was made with the support of the BAI, Sound and Vision Grant.

In the latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport' podcast Loughborough University's Head of Para Sport Nik Diaper looks into evidence-based classification in Paralympic sport and the role that research can play in achieving it.  The group, brought together by Professor Vicky Tolfrey, sees Nik joined by Emma Wiggs MBE, a Paracanoe athlete and 2016 Rio Paralympic Gold Medallist, Iain Gowans, Classification Manager for the British Paralympic Association and Dr Barry Mason, a Senior Research Associate at the University's Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport – who has since moved to Head of GB Wheelchair Rugby's Performance team.  The panel discuss some of their own experiences with Classification and evidence-based classification research, highlighting the importance of Classification within Paralympic sport.  

Just like the National Hockey League has the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), some Olympic sports have unions that represent players within a specific league. However, there's no independent professional body representing athletes' interest to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Don Fehr of the NHLPA shares the challenges athletes without organized representation face. In this episode, we talk about… Biggest differences between sport administrators like the NHL and the MLB vs. the IOC/IPC Potential legal hurdles athletes face if they try to organize and stay home from the Games Lessons from the MLBPA and other major player associations that have experienced success for athletes Whether a sport must be a certain size before athletes can pursue collective bargaining How Olympic/Paralympic athletes can take advantage of group identity The disparity of anti-doping policies across athlete organizations What role the US government might play in forcing the IOC to be less monopolistic NHLPA's position on athlete agreements and its negotiations with the IOC How WADA's anti-doping policy impacts NHL players Memorable Quotes: “The International Olympic Committee is in the entertainment business. It gets its revenue because fans, people want to watch the athletes do what they do. That's the only source of revenue.” “Collective bargaining is not about reason, or justice or fairness or equity or what's appropriate. It's about leverage.” Guest Bio: Don Fehr is the Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players Association. Before joining the NHLPA, Fehr served as the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association from 1983 to 2009. He began work at the MLBPA in 1977 as General Counsel, working under Executive Director Marvin Miller who was credited with completely changing baseball by making the MLBPA one of the most powerful unions in the United States. In his first several decades leading players associations he was involved in numerous work stoppages, both strikes and lockouts, that have resulted in canceled seasons including in 1994 when baseball became the first sport in history to lose its postseason to a labor dispute. Links to resources: National Hockey League Players Association https://www.nhlpa.com/ Follow Global Athlete on Twitter @GlobalAthleteHQ, get in touch at hello@globalathlete.org and join the movement at globalathlete.org.

One in five Australians have a disability so why aren't we represented in the media? This episode explains the importance of media representation that goes further than just highlighting disability issues but a fuller picture of what it is like to have and live with a disability. You can ask Peta a question via: The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com You can follow Peta on Instagram @petahooke Episode Transcript References for this episode: Dis-course: Disability Representation and the Media Communicating and Managing the Message: Media and Media Representation of Disability and Paralympic Sport. Brittain I. (2017) Disability and the Media: Promoting an accurate image and enhancing the voice of persons with disabilities in the media. United Nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Lara Hayward that'll touch on aligning our careers with our values and who we are; championing our quieter personalities at work; celebrating motherhood as a high performance role; the natural world's ability to shape how we feel about ourselves; and the ripple effect of world-class athletes speaking out and prioritising their mental health over expectations.As an ex-lawyer involved in the NHS and Olympic and Paralympic Sport, and now a Career Coach at Oxford University and a Blue Health Coach, Lara is one of those people with a career that will make you think, wow she must be super confident so I'm thrilled that Lara is sharing her behind-the-scenes story and her insights with us in this episode. You may have already met Lara if you attended one of her career workshops this summer - and if not I'll be sharing a link to these at the end so stayed tuned for that!About Our GuestLara Hayward Career Coach & Blue Health Coachwww.larahayward.com  I started my career as a litigation lawyer, a role which required me to put on an extrovert mask and be loud and fighty every day.  Although the work could be interesting, pretending to be someone else was exhausting – and this led me to full-on burnout, anxiety and a lot of unsettling soul searching.  After taking some time out to finally listen to that quieter voice in my head, I went back to study English and retrain as a career coach at Oxford University, where I am now the strategic lead for Creative Careers & Sustainability. I'm now in a working environment that celebrates difference and have the confidence and strength to do all of those things that, as a lawyer, were too scary to do. Support the show (https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/quiet-connections-cic/podcast)

On this weeks episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we speak to GB deaf swimmer, Nathan Young about the lack of funding the UK government gives to help him on his journey to become a Deaflympic Champion. After the huge success of British Swimming at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has now given more funding towards Olympic and Paralympic Sport in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Games. Sadly for our guest Nathan, even though he is one of the top deaf swimmers in the world, he won't get any part of that funding at all. We also talk about his current campaign of trying to build up exposure of GB deaf swimming, how he thinks that the Deaflympics should be on a level playing field with the Olympics and Paralympics, and what it's like being a swimmer living with the disability of having your hearing impaired. Nathan's Twitter Account - https://twitter.com/NathanY06430573GB Deaf Swimming - http://www.gbdeafswimming.org/ Swimming at the Deaflympics - https://www.deaflympics.com/sports/SW ✔️ SUBSCRIBE to Propulsion Swimming: http://bit.ly/PropulsionSwimming

Julie Dussliere, Senior Vice President, Chief of Paralympic Sport & Will Waller, CEO, National Wheelchair Basketball Association join for episode 5 of the Sports ETA series featuring a discussion around the evolution of the Paralympic games, the preparation for Tokyo's games, and furthermore, LA 2028! Use the code "LIFO15" at https://breinfuel.com/ for your 15% discount!  Get your copy of "LOL, Loss of Logo: What's Your Next Move?", written by Jake Hirshman and Andy Dolich, published by Mascot Books.   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LOL-Loss-Logo-Whats-Your/dp/1645438511/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1618966659&sr=8-1  Mascot Books: https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/nonfiction/business-and-political/lol-loss-of-logo-whats-your-next-move/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeinthefrontoffice/message

Without athletes, the Olympic and Paralympic Games would not be possible. Noah talks with Rob Koehler about why it's imperative to understand athletes' rights and why more accountability is needed in both the IOC and Court of Arbitration for Sport. In this episode, we talk about… The emotional story of Navid Afkari Athlete activism in Belarus Relationship between IOC Athletes' Commission and the IOC Rule 50 and it's current implications for Olympic/Paralympic athletes Double standard of how athletes are treated vs. IOC members IOC financial priorities and why Global Athlete is pushing to abolish Rule 40 Issues with Court of Arbitration for Sport What happened to British hammer thrower Mark Dry Impending problems of the Tokyo Games and what it means for athletes' safety Memorable Quotes: “Athletes that want to see better communities, want to stand up for social, racial justice—are being told that they can't do it, and if they are going to do it—we'll tell you when you can do it. And that is not freedom of expression. You cannot tell someone when they can't speak up and when they can speak up.” “If we're going to look at the entire anti-doping system, we can't look at things in silo, we need to look at it as a complete picture, and one of those pieces of the pie is the Court of Arbitration of Sport.” Guest Bio: Rob Koehler is the Director General of Global Athlete and formerly the Deputy Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency and a strong independent voice for athlete rights. Links to resources: IOC United for Navid Campaign IOC Athletes' Commission Olympic Commercialization and Player Compensations: A Review of Olympic Financial Reports WADA: World Anti-Doping Agency Court of Arbitration for Sport Follow Rob on Twitter @RobKoehler2 and follow Global Athlete @GlobalAthleteHQ. Get in touch at hello@globalathlete.org and join the movement at globalathlete.org.

Welcome to the final episode of the second season of Medals and More - where we explore the phrase 'more'. What do we mean and how do we deliver it in high performance sport?As UK Sport reveals its new 10 year strategy, chair and presenter of this podcast, Dame Katherine Grainger looks into how certain aspects of the plan are already in place and the impact it's having on elite sport in this country.Katherine's joined by President of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe and two CEOs who are also already making a difference in the sporting world - Georgina Usher from British Fencing and Sam Parfitt from the True Athlete Project. Hear them talk passionatably about the impactThis is Medals and More - the podcast getting behind the scenes of Olympic and Paralympic Sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Medals and More - the podcast getting behind the scenes of Olympic and Paralympic Sport.In this special edition, marking International Women's Day, Katherine speaks to two incredible guests, Anne Wafula-Strike and Sally Bolton, who've both had a huge impact on British sport behind the scenes. We hear about the challenges they've faced, how they helped make vital changes at boardroom level and the importance gender equality. Anne is a British Paralympic wheelchair racer and is one of just a handful of black females that sit on a British sport board - among 415 board members in the sector. Sally is Chief Executive Officer at Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis Club, having previously held the roles of Strategic Planning & Operations Director and Head of Corporate Affairs the Club. She has been a member of the UK Sport Major Events Panel since 2013 and is a current member on UK Sport's board. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ali Jawad, born with no legs, is a 3 time Paralympian (Beijing, London & Rio), he competes in Powerlifting and has accolades such as World Champion, European Champion and Paralympic silver medalist. Ali not only conquers life with no legs, he is a long-time sufferer of Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and has caused Ali many issues from being detrimental to his training, making him more injury prone and causing him severe pain and discomfort. As well as studying a PhD in Anti-doping in Paralympic Sport, Ali is also launching his own accessible exercise app, Accessercise soon! Keep up to date here: http://www.accessercise.com Ali is an incredible ambassador for Crohn's and Colitis UK - https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/a...

 Dr.David Legg is a Professor of Physical Education and President of The International Federation Of Adapted Physical Activity. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, an MHK from the University of Windsor, and a BPE from McMaster University.  He is also the Past President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee and past board member for the 2015 Pan Parapan American Games in Toronto. David has also served on the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Science Committee and, recently as a consultant, David worked with the Calgary BidCo for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Listed below are some of his publications and presentations: Selected PublicationsMisener, L., McPherson, G., McGillivray, D. & Legg, D. (2019). Leveraging Disability Sport Events: Impacts, Promises, and Possibilities, Routledge.Legg, D. & K. Gilbert (2011). Paralympic Legacies, Commonground Publishing, Illinois, USALegg, D., Misener, L & Fay, T. (2019) Olympic and Paralympic Sport. In M. Li, G. Bravo, & E. MacIntosh (Eds.), International Sport Management. (2nd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.Legg, D. (2018). Paralympic Games: History and Legacy of a Global Movement, Special Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America on Para and Adapted Sports Medicine, Eds Drs. Y. A. Tuakli-Wosornu & W. Derman.Gerard, S., Legg, D. & Zintz, T. (2019). The governance of the Paralympic Movement: An Institutional Perspective, In Winand, M. & Anagnostopolous, C., Chapter 12, Research Handbook on Sport Governance, Alger. Selected PresentationsLegg, D. (2019). Sport for Persons with Disabilities: from Selection and Inclusion to Optimal Performance, Keynote Presentation at the Khorfakan International Conference for Persons with Disability and Adapted Physical Education, Sharjah, UAE.Legg, D. (2019). The future of Paralympic Sport, Keynote Address at the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, University of Virginia.Legg, D. (2018). The IPC and UN Creating a Better Future, Korean Paralympic Committee Forum, Gangneung, Korea.Su Jung, K., Legg, D., Tajima, H. & Chappelet, J. (2017). The Conceptualisation of Medical and Health Legacies, 26th Japan Disability Sports Conference , Tokyo.Legg, D., Panikowiak, A., & Higgs, C. (2016). Understanding the Para Sport Athlete Pathway: Focus on Participation, Presentation at the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport Conference, Santos, Brazil.David can be followed on LinkedIn and Twitter @davidfhlegg 

Today we're talking to Ali Jawad, a British Paralympic powerlifter and silver medalist from the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Ali was born a double above the knee amputee, and he competed in judo at a high level before finding powerlifting. Ali is one of Britain’s most accomplished strength athletes, and he’s also an outspoken advocate for clean sport and doping controls in Paralympic sport. In our conversation, we talk about how Ali is blending academia and strength sports, why doping controls are more difficult in Paralympic sports, as well as the the challenges Ali faces training with Crohn's disease.

A special episode with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, as the Paralympic legend chooses her five Defining Moments. One of the most famous faces in British sport, Tanni won an astonishing 11 Paralympic gold medals during her career. The Welsh wheelchair wonder discusses her early life, journey through 5 Games and how the Paralympic movement is progressing. Plus we hear about her work in the House of Lords, raising her daughter whilst competing and why a career in Wheelchair Basketball didn't work out (WARNING - contains mild violence)! Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and now Amazon Music. Try asking your Alexa to play the My Defining Moments podcast! Feel free to rate the pod, leave a review or email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com You can find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport where the podcast will also be available on my YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening!

On today's show, the boys welcome back the man from Canada, Bubba Gumpino, recap the Labor Day weekend cookout where Foxy allegedly called Gump a BFS, and chat about the Birthday celebrations for Billy and Mr. Mansury. The guys also dive into the POD FOD to discuss everything from Dr. Dre's ex-wife demanding over a million dollars a month in expenses to what Paralympic Sport we would be most successful in. Starting today, The Pat McAfee Show is LIVE on Sirius Radio on Channel 82 Mad Dog Radio from 12-3. Watch along at youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow. We appreciate you all for listening. Keep submitting your questions to the Pod FOD @ThePodPMI on Twitter and Instagram.

Medals & More - a conversation with Dame Katherine Grainger - the podcast taking you behind the scenes of British Olympic and Paralympic Sport.In this episode, we hear from British Olympic and Paralympic medallists who've won gold, silver and bronze since the start of funding in elite sport in the UK in 1996 and Katherine meets one of our greatest ever Paralympians - Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson - to discuss the impact the National Lottery has had on GB's success at recent Games, culminating in a record breaking performance at Rio 2016. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The last thing you want to hear when you’re going through rough time is there is nothing wrong with you.” This My Thoughts Monday is brought to you by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord, ForceDecks, the GroinBar and HumanTrak. With all their products providing evidence-based solutions to performance professionals so they can get the right information, for the right decision, at the right time. Make sure to go check out all their great products at: www.valdperformance.com This weeks My Thoughts Monday is one of my take aways from Sam Gardner’s awesome talk at The Seminar on Paralympic Sport. Sam’s last slide is one that was tweeted out and put all over instagram, and it something to the point of: some people would love to have your bad days. This is something that is all to true, and not just in the comparison to the athletes he gets to work with and able bodied people. This includes how our athletes may be seeing the world and should make you think about how you listen and talk with them. We are hoping to provide the best possible content for strength coaches with each of our shows. If feel this could provide value for anyone else in the strength and conditioning field please feel free to share. Enjoy the content? Then you should check out The Strength Coach Network! The Strength Coach Network has taken The CVASPS Community and The Rugby Strength Coach Community and combined them to provide you the internet’s best content in one place. With more than 200 hours of fantastic lecture material make sure to check out The Strength Coach Network The Strength Coach Network and get your first month at HALF PRICE by using the link here: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics

"London 2012 will see the very best of us" the words from Lord Sebastian Coe as he officially welcomed the world back to London for a record third time. Those words seem even more apt 7 years on!We hope you enjoy our the first of our 'Anything But Footy' summer specials - as much as we enjoyed reminiscing ourselves. In this podcast, we look-back to the moment in 2005 when those words 'London' were uttered in Singapore, the 7 year ups and downs in preparation, the glorious 17 days of Olympic sport, followed by another fortnight of Paralympic action that changed people's views. Just one real legacy of London 2012.Our highlights obviously include the greatest day in British sporting history 'Super Saturday' - but also Andy Murray winning on Centre Court, Tom Daley's celebration dive in the Aquatics Centre, the hot GB performances in a blistering velodrome and the first ever female Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams. Plus John's fond memories of the car park in Stratford and Michael's ongoing relationship with the first aiders!But if we missed your special something tell us - @anythingbutf on twitter or message us at Anything But Footy on Insta/FB.This is Anything but Footy - the Unashamedly Olympic & Paralympic Sport focused podcast. This is our first summer special remembering the highs lows dramas and celebrations of all things 2012! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julie O'Neill Dussliere, Chief of Paralympic Sport at the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee talks about the USOC's recent name change and her vision for the Paralympics in 2028. Plus, she reveals a surprise announcement about the Tokyo 2020 Games! Follow Julie on Twitter: @JulieDussliere

Julie O'Neill Dussliere, Chief of Paralympic Sport at the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee talks about the USOC's recent name change and her vision for the Paralympics in 2028. Plus, she reveals a surprise announcement about the Tokyo 2020 Games! Follow Julie on Twitter: @JulieDussliere

An interesting week as British Athletics enjoys European Indoor Championship success, whilst British Cycling has an indifferent World Track Championships. We put both performances in context with just over 500 days to the Tokyo Olympics. Laura Muir has won two gold medals in Glasgow on the track where she trains as British Athletics enjoyed their most successful European Indoor Championships ever. For the nation's cyclists, Elinor Barker won the only gold medal for GB in Poland.There's also news and views on Tom Daley's return to competition and fond farewells to boxer James Degale, swimmer Jazz Carlin and bobsleigh medallist John Jackson - all who have announced their retirement this week. Michael has strong words for the cheats who he believes have done a long term injustice to the British Bobsleigh programme following Sochi 2014, whilst John hails Roger Federer as simply 'the greatest'.All part of our comprehensive round up of results and comment from the world's of Olympic and Paralympic Sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring guest speaker Cheri Blauwet, MD. Dr. Blauwet presented "Evidence-Based Injury and Illness Prevention in Paralympic Sport." Dr. Blauwet, a highly decorated paralympian, physician, and SCI Model System colleague (from the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center)For more information about Dr. Blauwet, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheri_Blauwet This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey. This lecture was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For podcasts of past SCI Grand Rounds presentations, visit: soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/sci-grand-rounds For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org Like us on FaceBook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

At its heart is the classification system designed to ensure people of equal impairment compete against each other. The International Paralympic Committee has warned that some athletes are exaggerating their disability - known as intentional misrepresentation - in order to get into a more favourable class. For Assignment, Jane Deith hears from athletes, coaches and officials who are concerned that the system is being abused. Is doubt about the current system threatening trust in the Paralympic movement.

The ethos of the paralympic movement is fair and equal competition. At its heart is the classification system designed to ensure people of equal impairment compete against each other. The International Paralympic Committee has warned that some athletes are exaggerating their disability - known as intentional misrepresentation - in order to get into a more favourable class. It said this was in "grave danger of undermining the credibility of the sport." File on 4 has spoken to athletes, parents and coaches who say they too are concerned the system is being abused. They claim less disabled athletes are being brought into sports in the quest for medals. Some athletes have decided to quit competing altogether as they no longer believe there is a level playing field. They claim more disabled athletes are being squeezed out of para competition. The first ever athletes forum for the paralympic movement was held this summer. It too says there is a lack of trust about classification among competitors and called for greater transparency saying athletes should have the ability to raise concerns about fellow competitors. Is doubt about the current system threatening trust in the paralympic movement? Reporter: Jane Deith Producer: Paul Grant.

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