Mon Sep 09 14:10:01 UTC 2024: ## ParalympicsGB Return Home with Record Medal Haul, Demand Equal Access to Sport for Disabled Children

**London, UK** – The Great Britain Paralympic team returned to London on Monday, triumphantly bringing home a record 124 medals from the Paris 2024 Paralympics, placing them second in the medal table behind China. The team, which includes multiple gold medallists like Dame Sarah Storey, Alice Tai, and Maisie Summers-Newton, made their triumphant arrival at St Pancras railway station via Eurostar.

The celebrations were tempered, however, by a powerful call to action from the Paralympians themselves. In an open letter addressed to the UK Government, ParalympicsGB highlighted the shocking statistic that only one in four disabled children regularly participates in school sport.

The letter, launched alongside the “Equal Play” campaign, demanded that the government ensure equal access to physical education for all children, regardless of disability. The campaign argues that the current situation, which leaves 1.5 million disabled children – 15% of the school population – on the sidelines, is unacceptable.

Paralympians expressed their deep concern about the limited opportunities offered to disabled children and their determination to use their platform to advocate for change. They called upon the government to provide teachers with the necessary training and resources to deliver truly inclusive physical education. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that no disabled child faces discrimination in accessing sport by the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

In response, a government spokesperson acknowledged the issue and stated that a review of the school curriculum is underway, aiming to increase access to subjects like PE and sport for all young people.

The ParalympicsGB team’s success in Paris, achieving their highest gold medal tally since Rio 2016, serves as a powerful reminder of the incredible talent and potential within the disabled community. Their plea for equal access to sport underscores the importance of creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all children can thrive.

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