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The Disability Sport Wales podcast is hosted by T11 sprinter James Ledger and aims to inspire listeners with some truly inspirational stories with sporting celebrities who have overcome significant obstacles to lead incredible lives.
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Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
James talks to Morgan Jones, Performance Pathway Hub Coordinator and Team Wales Commonwealth Youth Games Athletics Coach, about the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Games.
The 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, officially known as the VII Commonwealth Youth Games and informally as Trinbago 2023, is a youth sporting event to be held in Trinidad and Tobago in 2023. They will be the seventh edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
James talks to World, Paralympic, European and Commonwealth Games medalist, Maria Lyle, about disability awareness and disability on mainstream social media platforms.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
James speaks to personal development and performance lifestyle coach Claire Ewing about athlete identity and transitioning through sport.
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
To celebrate #DisabilityHistoryMonth, James spoke to Wheelchair Rugby League player Stuart Williams and Physical Disability Rugby League player Chris Young about their respective sports!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In this episode, James talks to Para Sport Festival Senior Officer and WRU fly-half, Robyn Wilkins.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In this episode, James talks to Aled Sion Davies after his recent success at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. With European, World, Paralympic and now Commonwealth titles under his belt, Aled talks openly and humbly about his journey through sport.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
In this episode, James talks to one of Tennis Wales’ most experienced para tennis coaches, and former Performance Director for GB Wheelchair Tennis, Geraint Richards.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
In this episode, James talks to BBC journalist Peter Gillibrand about how the media’s approach, attitude and perception of disability sport has changed in recent times – and he pulls no punches in saying that we are in a 'revolution for accessibility.'
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
In this episode, James catches up with fellow T11 athlete Libby Clegg about her experience as a visually impaired athlete, the stigma around being visually impaired, how her guide dog Hatti has changed her life and finally on motherhood as a visually impaired person!
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
We're back and better than ever! Disability Sport Wales have revamped a bi-monthly podcast hosted by T11 sprint athlete James Ledger. James will be delving into some truly inspirational stories with sporting celebrities who have overcome significant obstacles to lead incredible lives. We can't wait to bring you along on this journey...