Roberts, who trains at the Wales National Pool in Swansea, has lowered an amazing nine world records and in 2005 he was rewarded with an MBE for his services to disabled sport in the Queen's New Years Honours list.

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Meanwhile, Lindsey, who had a baby girl Evie with the snooker star, is setting up the Paul Hunter Foundation to provide opportunities for under-privileged and disabled children to enjoy the sport.

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He has been appointed MBE for services to the disabled in sport.

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In 2008 the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from three Paralympians who had sued the United States Olympic Committee for stinginess towards disabled sport.

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Although the Paralympic organisers cover 80% of costs of attending, disabled sport is still mainly a rich-country affair, reflecting the need for costly prostheses and specialist training.

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In particular, she called for more effort to encourage disabled sport and grassroots sport, and to provide more affordable homes and jobs for people living around the Olympic Park.

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