Athletics: GP circuit for disabled athletes planned
An international grand prix circuit for elite athletes with disabilities will be launched in April.
LONDON:
An international grand prix circuit for elite athletes with disabilities will be launched in April by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), according to The Independent. The newspaper said the IPC’s version of the able-bodied Diamond League will comprise eight meetings at venues around the world with two, including the final, to be held in Britain. “It’s a massive development, and we’re looking forward to it” said Sophia Warner, the commercial director of UK Athletics.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2013.
An international grand prix circuit for elite athletes with disabilities will be launched in April by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), according to The Independent. The newspaper said the IPC’s version of the able-bodied Diamond League will comprise eight meetings at venues around the world with two, including the final, to be held in Britain. “It’s a massive development, and we’re looking forward to it” said Sophia Warner, the commercial director of UK Athletics.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2013.