Sky News Paralympics Footage

The transcript discusses Sean Mccune's journey to becoming a Paralympian, the history and significance of the Paralympic Games, and the challenges faced by Paralympic sports, including funding and recognition issues. It highlights the progress made and future opportunities in disability sports, and the commitment of London 2012 organizers to ensure parity between the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What inspired Sean Mccune to pursue elite sports?

• A family tradition of sports

• A friend's encouragement

• A talent day identifying potential Paralympians

• His childhood dream

Where did the Paralympic Games originate?

• Stoke Mandeville

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• London

What is one of the major challenges faced by Paralympic sports?

• Limited venues

• Funding issues

• Insufficient media coverage

• Lack of interest from athletes

How did the recognition of Paralympic champions compare to Olympic gold medalists after the Beijing games?

• Paralympic champions received fewer honors

• Both received equal honors

• Olympic gold medalists received no honors

• Paralympic champions received more honors

What commitment did the London 2012 organizers make regarding the Paralympic Games?

• To host the games in a new city

• To increase the number of sports

• To provide more funding than ever before

• To ensure equal recognition with the Olympic Games