Para Athletes Classification ‘Open to Exploitation’ Says Report

The classification system for British track and para athletes is ‘open to exploitation’ and ‘could be abused’, according to a UK Athletics Review.

A four-person panel, chaired by Paralympic wheelchair racer Anne Wafula Strike, conducted the review between November and February, with its findings revealed on Tuesday.

The review found a “wide consensus” among those with experience of the system that rules could be exploited, also identifying methods of doing so.

The UKA review found a number of issues undermining classification, which could lead to unfair advantages in competition.

The report has also suggested substantial reforms, which will be implemented in full.