Classification controversy marks terrible coming of age for Paralympic sport

The growth of Paralympic sport into an elite and lucrative competition means allegations of corruption and foul play have also increasedA couple of decades ago very few people paid attention to Paralympic sport. It was patronisingly considered by some to be a few plucky people in wheelchairs making their way around a track as best they could. Related: Paralympic athletes face reclassification in row over exaggerated disabilitiesContinue reading...