Does sport create differences and inequalities...?
Image source https://www.thorbeckes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Seniors.Group_.jpg Sports is a massive part of modern society , generating £20.3 billion GVA in 2010 ( Sport England, 2013a ) . Despite this , it is claimed that through sports , differences and inequalities are reflected and created (2014, p.73) Sport is a highly competitive field for most abled bodied people and overweight or disabled people can face even more challenges and constraints , through their abilities and struggle for equal opportunity in sports. The Paralympics was established in 1974 which finally allowed people with disabilities the opportunity to fairly compete in Olympic in sport . However, differences are highlighted as unlike the Olympics the events are organised around the athlete’s abilities (Wood w ard, 2014, p.60 ) . All participants are placed in to one of four IPC classes d epending on i mpairments . So, the athletes can compete against those of equal abi...