People ‘more open-minded’ about disability since London 2012 Paralympics, says Wales Para athletics captain

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“People ask questions instead of just looking at us funny.” Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Wales' Para athletics captain, Livvy Breen, tells @FatimaManji that the visibility of London 2012 Paralympics opened people’s minds to disability.

We spoke to the captain of the Wales Para athletics team, Livvy Breen from the athletes’ village.

She’s a world champion long jumper and sprinter who’s hoping to add to her titles over the next few days. We began by asking her what she thinks about disability sports being integrated with able bodied events at these games.

 

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