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Should Athletes Without Disabilities be Allowed in Parasport?

February 29, 2012
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A few years ago I demonstrated my sport, boccia, at a summer camp for youth with disabilities. I have done this many times in my career as a National Team athlete, but this particular time stuck with me. There was a boy with a disability who used a wheelchair at the camp, and he brought […]

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