This article appeared in The Mayo News on Tuesday, August 2, 2024.

The Paralympics starts tomorrow, and those of us left bereft when the Olympics ended can breathe a sigh of relief and settle back into the groove on the couch for twelve more glorious days of competitive sporting action. Ahead lies another splendid opportunity to become self-assured armchair experts, this time in 22 different sports, each diverse and spectacular in its own right.