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Paralympic Sport – Fair Play?

Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ correspondents.

The ethos of the Paralympic movement is fair and equal competition. At its heart is the classification system designed to ensure people of equal impairment compete against each other. The International Paralympic Committee has warned that some athletes are exaggerating their disability - known as intentional misrepresentation - in order to get into a more favourable class. For Assignment, Jane Deith hears from athletes, coaches and officials who are concerned that the system is being abused. Is doubt about the current system threatening trust in the Paralympic movement.

Produced by Paul Grant.
Image credit: Shutterstock - Explosive start of athlete with handicap at the stadium

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27 minutes

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Sun 28 Jan 2018 05:32GMT

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  • Thu 25 Jan 2018 13:32GMT
  • Thu 25 Jan 2018 20:06GMT
  • Thu 25 Jan 2018 21:06GMT
  • Fri 26 Jan 2018 02:32GMT
  • Sun 28 Jan 2018 05:32GMT

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