{"id":7297,"date":"2023-08-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/?p=7297"},"modified":"2023-08-01T08:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T07:29:44","slug":"supporting-para-athletes-in-sport-ytp-ambassador-shot-put-champion-amy-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/supporting-para-athletes-in-sport-ytp-ambassador-shot-put-champion-amy-thompson\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Para-Athletes in sport: YTP Ambassador &#038; Shot Put Champion Amy Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>As part of our ongoing campaign on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/kukri-sports-support-for-para-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supporting para-athletes in sport<\/a>, Kukri Sports recently caught up with Youth Talent Programme Ambassador and para-athlete, Amy Thompson.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thompson, who joined Kukri as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/ytp-amy-thompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YTP Ambassador <\/a>last year, is a remarkable para-athlete who was recently crowed Ambulant Shot Put Champion at this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englandathletics.org\/news\/england-athletics-senior-and-para-open-championships-report-day-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England Athletic Open and Senior Para Championships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on her triumph, Thompson was full of pride, <em>\u201cBeing Ambulant shot put champion means a lot to me. It shows my development over the past year, as last year I hadn\u2019t medalled at the Senior Championships.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI also loved the experience of competing alongside able-bodied shot putters.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thompson, who initially started her journey into sports at a young age after joining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsauk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dwarf Sports Association<\/a>, recounts her eventual transition into shot put and discus. <em>\u201cThe charity really helped me and other people by introducing dwarfism to sport.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI started throwing frisbees and cricket balls, and then I got picked up from a local club because I was pretty good at it. As I got older, I moved onto shot put and discus with a club in Wavertree. It\u2019s just evolved from there, where it\u2019s gradually got more competitive and moved into para sports.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thompson also touched on her training, and the preparation required for each discipline. <em>\u201cShot put requires a lot of speed and that applies to discus too. You need speed and momentum to get it far, and then you also need a lot of flexibility in your joints to get as much momentum as you can around the implements,\u201d<\/em> she explains, emphasising the dedication and hard work that have led to her success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Kukri YTP Ambassador, Amy aims to promote awareness about para-athletes participating in both shot put and discus events, whilst also tackling the stigma and stereotypes around para-athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWhat England Athletics are doing with the Youth Talent Programme is really good with the inclusion of para-athletes. It\u2019s really helped with the integration between the YTP athletes and the para-athletes because it creates a relative between us all.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s nice as we all know each other and can support each other in future competitions that we might be in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a para-athlete in both shot put and discus has shaped her perspective on the importance of adaptive sports and inclusivity. <em>\u201cWhen I initially started shot put and discus at a young age, it took me a while to adapt to the weights and implements involved compared to other able-bodied athletes my age.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI think it\u2019s important that every implement is adapted to suit the individual needs of athletes with differing disabilities. It\u2019s important that this is done, as it would not only help the adaptiveness of competitions, but also increase participation for disabled athletes who might currently be restricted,\u201d<\/em> she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout her journey, she draws inspiration from sporting role models, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/paralympics.org.uk\/athletes\/jonnie-peacock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jonnie Peacock <\/a>and seven-time Paralympic champion, <a href=\"https:\/\/paralympics.org.uk\/athletes\/hannah-cockroft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hannah Cockroft<\/a>. <em>\u201cIt\u2019s great to see them flourishing in their sport, and I take a lot of inspiration from both of them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Thompson\u2019s opinion, the shotput and discus events stand out as inclusive for para-athletes due to the change of weights, implements, and sizes, along with the introduction of the Raza point score system, enabling fair comparisons among athletes of differing levels of disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cope with the pressure of competition, she adopts a focused mindset. <em>\u201cI stay focused and just stick to my own distances. My mum used to say, \u2018you are here to break your own personal best and not anyone else\u2019s,\u2019 and that has really helped me to stay focused on myself and not get distracted by other athletes,\u201d <\/em>she reveals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the challenges faced as a para-athlete, Thompson addressed the misconceptions and the importance of showcasing disabled athletes in the media. <em>\u201cThe pre-conception of disabled athletes is stereotypical; they think we\u2019re not as capable as able-bodied athletes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019m frustrated for disabled athletes that don\u2019t get into sports because they get into the mindset that they are not able to get into sport when everyone else is.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIf it\u2019s shown more within the mainstream media, then other athletes looking to participate will feel more inspired and encouraged to get into sport,\u201d<\/em> she advocates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, Amy aspires to continue developing her athletic performances and participating in bigger and better competitions. She also aims to play a more active role in the media industry, posting frequently on her channels to drive the narrative of acceptance for disabled athletes in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To her fellow para-athletes who might be hesitate to pursue shot put, discus, or any other sport due to their disability, she sends an empowering message, <em>\u201cFrom my experiences, sport really helps you to grow your confidence, and it really helps you on a personal level and with your mental well-being too.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kukri is proud to stand alongside Amy Thompson in her journey as a disabled athlete in sport. We fully support her in her aims to promote awareness, inclusivity, and recognition for other para-athletes\u2019 dedication and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Amy Thompson, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/ytp-amy-thompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">news <\/a>section of our website to view more content in our mission to support para-athletes in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#UnleashGreatness<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of our ongoing campaign on supporting para-athletes in sport, Kukri Sports recently caught up with Youth Talent Programme Ambassador and para-athlete, Amy Thompson. 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