IN a parallel, non-pandemic universe, the Tokyo Paralympics started this week, with thousands of athletes from across the world demonstrating the peak potential of human body and spirit.
While the event, along with the Olympics, was postponed, the achievements of Paralympic athletes are not limited to what happens between the starting gun and the finish line. Competitions are not taking place, races are not being run, but victories are still being won.
The impact the Paralympics has had on the global community is immeasurable, and one of Britain’s greatest gifts to the world, according to two-time gold medallist Jonnie Peacock.
“The home of the Olympics may be in Greece, but the home of the Paralympics is in the UK, and we should all feel very proud about what that platform…