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Grassroots to Glory: Paris 2024 Paralympics on BBC Sounds

This article was first published in September 2024.

Every body starts somewhere! Paralympic athletes are no exception.

The Grassroots to Glory podcast from BBC Sounds gathers Olympic and Paralympic athletes from up and down the country for short interviews about their start in their chosen sport.

Click below to listen to stories from some of the Paralympians at the 2024 Paralympic Games on BBC Sounds and local radio.

10-time World Para Bton Champion Rachel Choong, from Crosby, near Liverpool, has spent a lot of time at the top of her sport but never had the chance to compete at a Paralympic Games.

Rachel Choong: "I nearly gave it up"

Derby born Dave Ellis and Guide Luke Pollard from Telford won the visual impairment triathlon in Paris. Adam Green hears how Ledbury's Ellis has been waiting years for a Paralympic medal.

Para-Triathlon pair: 'the best finish line'

Cashmore took home silver in Paris, finishing second in the PTS5 women’s individual race. Hear from her dad Duncan and sister Ashling alongside the medallist herself. Image from ParalympicsGB.

Claire Cashmore: Celebrations for a tenth medal

Bly is being ed by gold medallist Will Bayley and Brighton Table Tennis Club. This will be her first games after winning major tournaments and being ranked 4th in the world.

Bly Twomey: 14 year old table tennis star

The Coventry wheelchair racer takes silver at the Paris games. After the race she spoke to the BBC’s Robin Grey.

Kare Adenegan: Amazing to have 6th medal

13 year old Iona Winnifrith from Kent is the youngest member of the GB Paralympic Swim team. The Tonbridge swimmer is a double European champion and is looking to beat the world record.

Iona Winnifrith: 13 year old in Paralympic debut

Sally Kidson from Salisbury was introduced to the sport at primary school and has played it ever since.

Sally Kidson: GB's youngest Boccia athlete

Javelin thrower Hollie, who won a gold medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo, has spoken about her mental health struggles over the years but goes to Paris as the world champion.

A happy Hollie Arnold is a dangerous Hollie

Paralympic swimmers Ellie Challis and Louise Fiddes, a few days ahead of their Paralympic gold success in Paris. They spoke of their inspiration from London 2012 and their hopes and dreams which are now finally realised.

London's Golden Swimmers

For more information about this year's ParalympicsGB team, you can find profiles on Hannah Cockcroft, David Smith and more on the Super Movers for Every Body website.

You can also catch more episodes of the Grassroots to Glory podcast on BBC Sounds, featuring over 100 Olympic and Paralympic athletes!

Want to try inclusive Paralympic sport activities yourself? Visit Super Movers for Every Body where you'll find lots of fun teaching and learning activities to try, as well as information on how to get into inclusive sport in your local area.

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