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More from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games as RNIB Connect Radio’ Toby Davey chats with Paralympics GB visually impaired skier Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth on winning the first medal of the games for Paralympics GB with their silver in the Alpine Combined on Tuesday 10 March 2026.To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympic sports do visit - https://paralympics.org.ukImage shows Neil and Rob showing off their silver medals whilst waving Games' mascot plushies. They're wearing blue winter jackets with matching trousers and red bennies. Their medals hang on a red ribbon around their necks.

Off to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games to hear how the Paralympics GB visually impaired skiers have been getting on in the games. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with first time Paralympian Fred Warburton and his guide James Hannan as they reflect on coming 7th in the men’s downhill skiing on Saturday morning at their first Winter Paralympic Games and their first go at the downhill event too.To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympic sports do visit - https://paralympics.org.ukImage shows Fred first bumping James. They're on the snow kitted out in full gear with their helmets, skis and ski poles. Fred has a navy sports outfit whilst James wears a bright orange top with a pink vest over it.

With 2026 marking the 50th anniversary of the first ever Winter Paralympic Games held in Sweden in February 1976 with teams of blind and partially sighted athletes competing in both alpine and nordic skiing for the first time too here on RNIB Connect Radio’s we thought it would be a good time to look back on that very first Winter Paralympic Games and find out what it was like taking part in the games for the first time as a visually impaired Paralympian.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Mike Brace CBE DL who was there along with five other young visually impaired athletes competing for Great Britain at that very first Winter Paralympic Games.Mike began by telling Toby about how the opportunity came about for him to compete as a blind person in that very first Winter Paralympic Games plus what the training was like to get him and the other visually impaired skiers ready for the games.Mike then talked about how the games have evolved over the last 50 years from his view point competing as a blind skier in that first ever Winter Paralympic Games, managing the great British Paralympic Cross-Country Ski Team from 1988 to 1994, Chef de Mission for the Great British Team at the Winter Paralympic Games, Director of ParalympicsGB and being involved in bringing the summer Olympics and Paralympic Games to London in 2012.Mike ended by reflecting on the great success of the Paralympics GB visually impaired skiers over recent years winning many medals, how with the right support and opportunities blind and partially sighted people can achieve so much in sport at whatever level to finally thoughts on the legacy of both the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games.To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympic sports do visit - https://paralympics.org.ukAnd for more about other opportunities to get into sport as a visually impaired person do visit the British Blind Sport website - https://britishblindsport.org.uk

Once again, Channel 4 is providing a wealth of Audio Described coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to find out how you can enjoy the games with AD.If you’d like more info on the coverage, or would like to give feedback on the AD coverage, go to www.channel4.com/4viewers#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, A White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Below

The buzz continues for the visually impaired skiing squad at their official kitting-out day as the Italian Winter Paralympics draw near. Catching up with the team during these final preparations, Barry Snell spoke with rising star Sam Cozens and his guide Adam Hall.Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath..

Anticipation is peaking for the visually impaired skiing squad at their official kitting-out day as the Italian Winter Paralympics approach. Capturing the buzz of these final preparations, Barry Snell caught up with athlete Fred Warburton and his guide James Hannan.Image shows Fred posing for an official photo in front of a navy blue background. He's wearing dark bottoms and a navy blue zip jacket and is doing finger guns at the camera.

As the Winter Paralympics in Italy draw closer, excitement is mounting for the visually impaired skiing team at their official kitting-out day. In the midst of these final preparations, Barry Snell spoke with skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide, Katie Guest.Image shows Barry interviewing Menna and Katie. Menna sits on the left with Katie behind her. Barry is holding up a remote recorder as he sits in front of them, focused on what they're saying. They're all having a laugh.

With the Italy Winter Paralympics fast approaching, anticipation is building as ParalympicsGB’s visually impaired skiers come together for their official kitting‑out day. Amid the buzz of final preparations, Barry Snell caught up with ParalympicsGB CEO Dave Clarke to hear his thoughts and expectations ahead of the Games. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

As the Italy Winter Paralympics draw closer, ParalympicsGB’s visually impaired skiers came together for their official kitting‑out day. Amid the preparations, Barry Snell sat down with skiing trailblazer Mike Brace — the first blind athlete to represent Britain at a Winter Games back in 1976.Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

VI skiers from Paralympics GB recently attended a kitting‑out day ahead of the Winter Paralympics, which will be held in Italy. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with skiing sensation Neil Simpson and his guides Andrew and Rob, to hear how preparations are going.Image shows Neil showing off a light blue official long sleeved shirt. He's smiling wide as he poses for a photo outside the changing rooms. Looking good Neil!

Let's look back at an exciting weekend of football action with former paralympic football player and CEO of British Paralympics Association, Dave Clarke.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

If you're blind or partially sighted and would like to try your hand at sailing a yacht, even if you’ve never stepped onto a boat before, there’s a summer week coming up that you might be interested in.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Vicki and Tony about the Sailing Vision Trust’s summer event.If you’d like more info, or would like to apply, go to www.sailingvision.org#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

A new weekly running group in Cardiff is giving blind and partially sighted people the chance to get active and make new friends. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information on the Cardiff VI Runners group, visit their Facebook Page - (1) Cardiff VI Runners | Facebook

Archie MacGregor has been running marathons for the RNIB since the mid-2000s. Having recently completed his 20th race, he caught up with David Hogg.

With news on a major tournament for disabled golfers, including those who are blind or partially sighted. Here’s Allan Russell with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

One RNIB staff member is making his way to the Futsal World Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Neil Atkinson ahead of the prestigious tournament.

Following the World Para Athletics Championships which took place in New Delhi this year, British athlete Dan Pembroke retained his title by taking gold in the javelin throw for the third time in a row.Now, that he has time to catch his breath following an intense period of training and preparation, Dan is joining us to reflect on how it all went and to share some exciting personal news.Image shows Dan grinning and holding up his third gold medal at the World Championships.

British Blind Sport Are Celebrating 50 years and have a special event planned where you can get active.Amelia spoke to Shamira Naidu-Young from BBS to learn more...The festival of sport is taking place on Sunday 19th October, learn more here - BBS at 50 Festival of Sport | British Blind SportImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

If you are blind or partially sighted, and would like to see what sports you can play which have been created or adapted with sight loss in mind, the Lancashire Sight Loss Council is putting on an event to allow people to do just that.

The Women’s Blind Football World Cup kicks off on October the 2nd. Hywel Davies has been speaking to England’s Selina Prieto ahead of this year’s tournament in India.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

The England Women’s Blind Football team will be heading to the World Championships in India next month. Hywel Davies caught up with Head Coach Tony Larkin OBE, ahead of the tournament. Find more information about this year's tournament at the IBFF website - The Home of Blind Football in India - Home

Could you be a future Paralympian? The Paralympic Potential event at the University of Warwick on the 25th October is your chance to try out a variety of parasports.Amelia spoke to Ben Quilter, Athlete Recruitment Network Manager, to learn more.Learn more on the Paralympics GB website - ParalympicsGB | Paralympic potential: how to become a paralympian

The English FA are giving budding young footballers the chance to get started on the journey to representing their country. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information, visit the England Football website - England Para Football Talent Days | England Football

Robert Kirkwood finds out about Ayrshire Sportsability, an organisation promoting sport for both children and adults with disabilities in Scotland. He spoke with Diane Campbell from the organisation. Find out more here: Ayrshire Sportsability : Charity for Young People with Physical Disabilities Image - A man and a woman stand side by side watching a game of lawn bowls. The woman, on the left, has shoulder-length hair and wears a blue shirt with the text 'Ayrshire Sportsability' and social media links on the back. The man, on the right, wears a white and blue sports shirt with 'Prestwick Howie' printed on the back, along with a light cap. In front of them, several players can be seen on the bowling green, with houses and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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If you know an aspiring young sportsperson in Wales, then Goalball UK have an opportunity to get active this autumn and winter, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the upcoming Aspire Days visit the Goalball UK website - Welcome to Goalball UK: Homepage