Paralympics
British Rowing and Paralympic Rowing
The Paralympic Games take place once every four years and are elite multi-sport events for athletes with physical disabilities including those with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and Cerebral Palsy. The Paralympics are a direct "parallel" to the Olympic Games - hence the name.
The Paralympics initially started from a small collection of British World War II veterans in 1948 and are now the second-largest international sporting event. The Earl of Wessex has been a BPA Patron since November 2003.
Visit the official Paralympic website
Team GB Profile
Tom Aggar
Tom is the reigning Paralympic and World Champion in the ASM single scull boat class. In January 2010 he became the International Rowing Federation's first 'Adaptive Rower of the Year' in recognition of his achievements on the water.
Paralympics News
Adaptive Equipment
Read more about what equipment is used to help our Paralympic athletes adapt the boat to their needs.
The different categories & events
Find out what the differences are between the different adaptive rowing events.
Get Involved
Whether you want to help coach or row, find how to get involved in adaptive rowing.
