VOICED: DR Congo Paralympians hope for change not medals

The transcript highlights the journey of a Congolese Paralympic athlete who lost her legs to a landmine. Despite limited resources, she competes in the London 2012 Paralympics, emphasizing the importance of experience over medals. The narrative underscores the challenges faced by disabled athletes from less wealthy nations, such as inadequate equipment and funding. It also touches on the potential for changing perceptions of disabled individuals in Congo and the broader impact of participating in international competitions.

What significant event led to the athlete's disability?

• A sports injury

• A car accident

• A natural disaster

• A landmine explosion

Why was the athlete given a wild card to compete in the Paralympics?

• She was the fastest in her category

• She had no other means to attend due to lack of funding

• She was sponsored by a major company

• She was a previous medalist

What is one of the main challenges faced by disabled athletes in the Congo?

• Lack of interest in sports

• Inadequate training facilities

• Limited access to international competitions

• Basic and expensive equipment

What is the athlete's main goal in participating in the Paralympics?

• To win a gold medal

• To gain experience and learn from others

• To become famous

• To break a world record

How many African countries participated in the London 2012 Paralympics for the first time?

• 14

• 10

• 20

• 7