Enjoy Quote by Jessica Long

It's really exciting to get the Paralympic sport out there and inspire the next generation - I remember watching the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games…

— Ellie Simmonds

That's why I love the Paralympics. For two weeks, it's the big show.

— Dylan Alcott

Each year the excitement and the build-up for the Paralympics Games has grown more and more.

— Jessica Long

Overall, I believe there has been a significant shift in the acceptance and appreciation of Paralympic athletes, but we still have a long way…

— Jessica Long

I insist on two months' vacation each year and resting between performances, spending time with my family.

— Mirella Freni

I didn't find out about the Paralympics until I was 18 years old. Once I found out what the Paralympics were, I was so…

— Oksana Masters

The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world.

— Stephen Hawking

Initially it was a journey about one girl who wanted to go to the Paralympics but over the two years it has become something…

— Kadeena Cox

Having sport allowed me to forget about the ups and downs of my condition and think about a set goal, which was to become…

— Kadeena Cox

The Paralympics have given me so much, and I know what this sport can do for a young kid when it's at its best.

— Jessica Long

The Paralympics defined my life, but they also reach into homes across the nation, redefining public perception of what's possible.

— Tanni Grey-Thompson

I've achieved my dream of getting a Paralympic gold medal and I'm very lucky that I've been to three Games where I've come away…

— Ellie Simmonds