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Morrell than meets the eye



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Published Date: 09 October 2008
Paralympic hopeful Jack Morrell, from Hemel Hempstead, underlined his 2012 potential at the Norwich Union National Junior Games.
The 14-year-old plays wheelchair football at Aspire Hotspur - the 2006/07 National Champions - every week.

And a fortnight ago he won a silver medal in the polybat to add to the five medals he won last year, which included a swimming gold at the multi-sport-event at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

The Hemel Hempstead School pupil is now weighing up which events to focus on in order to achieve his aim of starring at the 2012 Paralympic Games.

"2012 is something I am thinking about at the moment and I need to decide which sports I'd like to do most," he said.

"Right now, boccia would be my number one option because I think I have the most fun playing that.

"Having watched the Beijing Paralympics, I can see it would be amazing to compete in London in four years' time. The basketball was especially inspiring as the team did really well to get the bronze.

"It is difficult for me, though, as I have a power wheelchair and I'm hoping for more options at the Paralympics for people in power chairs."

The Felden teenager was one of 300 children from over 25 schools competing at the event in Buckinghamshire from Wednesday, October 1 until Sunday, October 5.

Coincidentally, the county was the birthplace of the Paralympics, having staged the inaugural event in 1948.

And Jack is hoping that power wheelchair football will become part of the Paralympic programme.

"I'd love to see it introduced as there is a real shortage of events for people in power chairs," added the Chelsea supporter. "It would be the ideal sport for me but I don't know if there is time to get it approved for 2012.

"I love football and am a big Chelsea fan. I went to the Champions League final in Moscow to see them play Manchester United – an amazing experience."
Norwich Union, through their partnership with WheelPower, continue to recognise talented children of all ages and disabilities. Find out more CLICK HERE.

To tell us about your Olympic or Paralympic dream, send us an email or call the sportsdesk on 01442 898443.

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  • Last Updated: 09 October 2008 12:55 PM
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  • Location: Hemel Hempstead
 
 

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