Historic journey to the Paralympics

Source: Chinadaily | 09-11-2008 19:33

Britain’s first female wheelchair rugby player to compete in the Paralympics speaks to Josephine McDermott.

Josie Pearson, 22, says it hasn’t been an easy journey, but she is honored to be the first woman to compete for Great Britain in the rough and tumble event also known as ‘murderball’.

Josie’s male counterparts competing in their league final  last year. Josie says she is not treated any differently  on the court as a woman.

The Great British wheelchair rugby team will play in the following Open Group games:

Friday, September 12, 20.00, Great Britain vs. New Zealand

Saturday, September 13, 20.00, Great Britain vs. Germany

Sunday, September 14, 18.00, Australia vs. Great Britain

Editor:Chen Ge