BBC documentary about unfair classification in Paralympic sport

[Angelica789]

On now.

Complaints that some athletes aren’t as disabled as they claim and the classification system is unfair. Apparently talking about discrepancies in classification is absolutely banned.

Interesting because there are obviously overlapping arguments here with transwomen in sport. How can a fair playing field in sport be ensured?

We went to the Paralympics in London nine years ago.

The most memorable sports were the most disabled as you could see the skill and perseverance (I hope that doesn't seem patronising).

It shouldn't be about countries medal totals!

How does this fit with trans athletes who have testosterone advantages over women.. www.outsports.com/2021/5/12/22428082/trans-olympic-athlete-tokyo-ioc-paralympic

www.bbc.com/news/stories-57338207.

Slower than she was before and slower than her male counterparts but due to her testosterone advantage which she retains despite currently having female level testosterone, she is faster than other Paralympic female athletes women half her age.