This Paralympian lost his sight but reawakened a sporting ambition

His vision became impaired but it meant earning a shot at his
dream: representing his country at Tokyo 2020. British judoka
Elliot Stewart had given up on following his father’s footsteps
to become an Olympian. When he lost his sight, he lost his job
and was unsure of his direction in life. Stewart returned to
judo, came third at the World Championships, and looks to be a
strong candidate for the British Paralympic team.


“I lost my vision. But I can do the sport that I love. And go to
the place that I’ve always wanted to go which is the Paralympic
Games.”


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Elliot Stewart Twitter


British Judo Twitter


Ed Knowles Twitter


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