In the final episode of the “Sport For All” podcast series, representatives of the European Paralympic Committee’s Athletes’ Council Barbara van Bergen, Markus Salcher and Artem Manko share their sporting journeys and their role as athlete leaders.
They speak about their mission to represent athletes’ voices in decision-making process, collect feedback and put forward athletes’ proposals while advising others based on their own experiences to help improve Para sports.
They reflect on continuing challenges in Para sports practice, including the lack of coaches with specialised training, physical and infrastructural barriers to participation, and limited sporting opportunities. They highlight the importance of role models and raising awareness to normalise athletes with disabilities in wider society.
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