VOICED: France's Paralympians prepare for London

The transcript discusses the journey of a Paralympic athlete who overcame a civil war injury and was adopted by a French family. He became a top sportsman, holding a world record in long jump. The athlete is motivated to compete in the London Paralympics, despite the lack of media attention for Paralympic events. The presence of Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee, in the Olympics is seen as a positive step towards raising awareness for Paralympic sports. France aims to improve its medal tally and public awareness in the upcoming Paralympics.

What challenges do Paralympic athletes face in terms of media attention?

How has Oscar Pistorius influenced the perception of Paralympic athletes?