Meet Marie Louise Mukangoga – founder of wheelchair basketball in Rwanda

Rwanda is one of the newest members of IWBF, with the sport only being introduced in the country less than three years ago.

 

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Topics: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), #roadtotokyo, #wheelchairbasketball, parasports

... but in my dreams I dance

This is part two of the captivating story of Paralympics winner and decorated MBE, Member of the British Empire, Anne Wafula Strike, who had a rough start in life, but never gave up. As Wellspect's guest blogger, she continues to share the fantastic story of her life and career. Enjoy the article and the video!

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Topics: #roadtotokyo, parasports

I didn't apply for disability...

Paralympics winner and decorated MBE by the Queen of England, Anne Wafula Strike had a rough start in life. As Wellspect's guest blogger, she shares her fantastic story in two parts. Please enjoy the first part of the article and video!

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Topics: Paralympics, parasports

Making a hard choice

Everything could have been so perfect – after months of rehab from a life changing accident, Svenja Mayer returned to her first love of horse riding, unaided. 

Photograph: Jez Timms

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Topics: IWBF, #roadtotokyo, #wheelchairbasketball, parasports

How to get ready for Tokyo 2021?

Once I’ve seen that the athletes are ready to go into the Paralympic Village, I can sit back, relax and watch the medals come rolling in. The words are Bev Collin’s, pronounced on a humoristic note and showing her dedication to her role as Lead nurse of preparation camp.

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Topics: Paralympics, #roadtotokyo, parasports