she took up the sport after a series of strokes severely impacted her vision and has found a welcoming home at archery clubs in walsall and wolverhampton, where she trains alongside visually impaired world champion steve prowse. i felt set free, that s the only way to describe it. something was missing up until that point. i m pleased i carried on looking and found it. competitors wear blindfolds to ensure a level playing field and rely on tactile sights and the help of a good spotter. it s the first time the games have been held in the uk. for some sports there are paralympic qualification points up for grabs. for others, it s the chance to put themselves in the spotlight and unearth new talent. whenever i see those sports stars, i m just staggered. archery for the visually impaired and the blind. mike was playing tennis, there is a
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