Synopsis

As the Tokyo Paralympic Games draw near, Panorama examines the system used to classify athletes. Intended to ensure equitable competition among those with varying disabilities, this system faces accusations of being flawed, susceptible to manipulation, and ultimately lacking in credibility. Richie Powell, a former Paralympic athlete and coach, credits para-sport with rescuing him after a motorcycle accident. Yet, he retired from wheelchair racing, deeply disheartened by a classification system h