Press Release: 2012 Partnership seeks Coventry and Warwickshire Parlympians

One of Coventry and Warwickshire’s most successful ever Paralympic athletes has urged others to become involved in disability sport.

Two-time Paralympic gold, and one-time silver medallist Nigel Murray has called for as many people from the region as possible to register for a Paralympic potential day being hosted by ParalympicsGB at Brunel University, in London on September 29.

The talent identification event is similar to the taster sessions that helped Leamington-based boccia player, and recently announced Coventry and Warwickshire 2012 Paralympic Ambassador, Murray uncover his potential and go on to represent his country at the highest level.

He said: “These events are fantastic. It was through going along to these sort of days that I stumbled into my sport.

“I think every youngster should get involved, they might stumble into a sport they might not have expected.

“It is great to be involved and try sports out, not everyone will go onto the highest level, but this kind of talent identification day gives youngsters a great opportunity.”

The event will see attendees put through their paces by top coaches from many Paralympic sports to see if the athletes are good enough to be fast tracked onto a sporting pathway.

Those aged 13 to 38-years-old within the relevant disability groups - including visual impairment and cerebral palsy - are being invited to the event.

Tom Clift, manager of the Coventry and Warwickshire partnership for the 2012 Games, said this was a great opportunity to identify new sporting talent in the region.

He said: “Coventry and Warwickshire has a proud Olympic and Paralympic heritage and events like this provide a great opportunity for us to continue discovering world class athletes of the future.

“I would encourage all those who are eligible to go along to the Paralympic potential day and discover if they have what it takes to be a potential Parlaympic athlete.

“Not everyone will be able to compete at the top level but athletes who attend these types of events will be a long way ahead in discovering their potential than of anyone who does not.

“It would be great if Paralympic gold medallists of the future were identified as a result of this event.”

For more information visit www.paralympics.org.uk and follow the Talent ID link.

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