'I felt I wasn't worthy': Para athletes on barriers in elite sport
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Paralympic gold medallist Nikki Ayers stepped away from rowing, feeling undervalued. ABC News reports she's far from alone—disabled athletes across elite sports describe burnout and discrimination driven by chronic shortfalls in funding and support infrastructure.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/discrimination-bar...
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