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Once again the Paralympic team did a fantastic job at Beijing 2008.
They finished second only to China in the gold medal tally with
42 golds. The overall medal count was 42 gold, 29 silver and 31
bronze finishing also second behind China for the total medal haul.
USA finished third behind Great Britain
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The
MMSA raises funds for Masonic and other charities through
the promotion of sporting and social events. Over £200,000
has been donated to various deserving causes. The Association has
been a sponsor of the British Wheelchair Sports Foundation (now
Wheelpower) at the last 5 Paralympic
Games. This includes Beijing 2008 for which the Association contributed
£12,500 to support training and subsistence of our wheelchair
athletes who have won so many medals previously. The British team
was second in the overall medal tally at Athens 2004. Second only
to China. The Paralympic movement began at Stoke Mandeville. are
proud to be associated with the Games which put the athletes first.
The enthusiasm and warm hospitality of the Paralympic Games creates
an environment for athletes to perform at their best and really
put disability sport on the map says Martin McElhatton, CEO, Wheelpower.
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H.R.H. Prince of WalesAs Patron of the British Wheelchair Sports Foundation, I have witnessed for myself on many occasions the opportunities that wheelchair sport provides for people with disabilities. There are tremendous benefits for those who take part. For some it will be rehabilitation, for others a marvellous way to keep fit and, for many, a chance to compete in organised events from novice level to the Paralympic Games. For Britain's elite wheelchair athletes the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games was the climax of four years training and dedication to their sport. I can only wish them every possible success in their chosen sport. The Sporting Chance Appeal, which I helped launch in March 1999, will help fund the redevelopment of the Foundation's unique facilities at Stoke Mandeville, offering a sporting chance to many thousands of people. Through their sporting endeavours, those taking part provide others who have disabilities with inspiration and positive role models, encouraging young and newly disabled people to improve their quality of life through sport. The work of the British Wheelchair Sports Foundation is to be admired and supported, and I wish all those involved every success in the future. |
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