BPA Athletes' Commission candidates announced

Tokyo 2021

A record 12 current and former athletes are set to take part in November’s BPA Athletes’ Commission elections which will see six new members chosen to join the group for an initial four-year term.

From Archery to Wheelchair Fencing, no fewer than 11 different sports are represented in the list of nominees, and chair Helene Raynsford is eager that athletes take the next step in ensuring their voice is heard – and make sure they vote.

Now is the chance to help ensure the Athletes’ Commission truly represents the views of athletes from all sports, all backgrounds and all impairment groups and I would urge all athletes who are eligible to vote make sure they do just that.

Athletes' Commission Chair Helene Raynsford

Athletes’ Commission acts as an advisory group to the BPA on a wide range of issues, including classification, kit and media campaigns, and represents the views of athletes to the board, Executive team and other working groups and committees.

The candidates standing for election are:

Natasha Baker (equestrian)

Gaz Choudhry (wheelchair basketball)

Libby Clegg (athletics)

Gemma Collis-McCann (wheelchair fencing)

James Hollis (swimming; retired)

Lorraine Lambert (shooting)

Helena Lucas (sailing; retired)

Aaron McKibbin (table tennis)

Stephanie Millward (swimming)

Tania Nadarajah (archery)

Helen Scott (cycling)

Claire Taggart (boccia)

To find about more about the candidates watch their campaign videos on the ParalympicsGB YouTube channel

Voting opens online on 6 November through to 25 November, with current and retired Paralympians who have competed for ParalympicsGB at a Games within the last 12 years (since Vancouver 2010) eligible to take part. Individuals will receive a dedicated e-mail which provides further details and a personal link to the voting platform where they will be asked to select three nominees, in no specific order, before submitting their vote.

The four members stepping down from the Commission this year are Claire Cashmore (triathlon), Sophie Christiansen (equestrian), Ben Quilter (judo; retired) and Stef Reid (athletics).

The members who remain on the Athletes’ Commission are Helene Raynsford (rowing; retired); Grace Clough (rowing; retired); Lora Fachie (cycling); Charlotte Henshaw (canoe); Ali Jawad (powerlifting) and Sean Rose (snowsport; retired).

For more information contact athletescommission@paralympics.org.uk

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