Typhoo and EFDS supporting disabled athletes across London
A hundred athletes from clubs and schools across the region will take part in the Typhoo London regional athletics event at the Newham Leisure Centre on Sunday 5 June 2016.
Typhoo and national charity the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) have teamed up to ensure more disabled athletes have access to participation opportunities across England.
The London event is one of a number of regional meets taking place this summer. Under the banner 'Typhoo Sports for All’, the programme aims to increase disabled people’s access to local athletics competition.
Timothy Howell, from England Athletics, and an organiser of the event, said:
“England Athletics in London are pleased to be supporting this years’ Typhoo EFDS London regional athletics championships. The event will give participants the ideal opportunity to have a taste of athletics through running, jumping or throwing.
"It will provide the ideal stepping stone for all athletes of all abilities taking part in athletics and then on to further competition and opportunities within the sport”
Somnath Saha CEO of Typhoo Ltd, said:
“Typhoo is delighted to continue our partnership with EFDS. We are looking forward to supporting more disabled people to access sport as part of our ongoing Sports for All programme.”
Barry Horne, Chief Executive for EFDS, said:
“We’re delighted to be working again with Typhoo on this much-loved programme. It is always brilliant to see how many people get involved in this athletics programme, both competitors and volunteers. This is testament to the hard work that takes place every year. Typhoo’s support is extremely valuable and will ensure more disabled people use this opportunity to be active for life.”
Disabled athletes at the regional qualifiers are aiming for a place in their regional team at the National Junior Athletics Championships- the programme climax on 2-3 July 2016. Over 250 12-20 year olds will take part over that weekend at Warwick Athletics Stadium, where you can spot future stars.
Last year, thanks to Typhoo, 1400 disabled athletes took part across England. For over 25 years, the National event has provided thousands of young disabled athletes with the opportunity to develop their talent and compete against others from across the country. The full track and field programme means athletes with a wide range of impairments can take part- something, which is not often supported at many other events.
Many elite disabled athletes began their golden careers at the national event. Paralympians Hannah Cockroft, Shelly Woods, Aled Davies and Hollie Arnold were once junior participants who moved up the ranks to become world-class athletes.
