20-03-2017 23:00 via theguardian.com

Classification system for Paralympic track and field 'open to abuse'

Review by UK Athletics, the sport’s governing body, finds number of ways in which ‘flawed’ system can be underminedThe classification system for Paralympic track and field athletes is flawed and open to abuse by the unscrupulous, according to a report into the subject by the sport’s own governing body.UK Athletics’ review found a variety of ways in which the existing classification rules could be undermined, and uncovered a widespread belief inside Paralympic sport
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