Christian Paralympian Karé Adenegan: ‘Everything I do revolves around my faith’

The wheelchair racer on her need for speed and what sport has taught her about identity in Christ

When London hosted the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012, it was like all my Christmases had come at once. I remember the feeling of joy when I acquired tickets to watch the hockey and basketball (despite having minimal interest in either sport). That feeling intensified when I added tickets for the athletics, swimming and cycling at the Paralympics, allowing me access to the stadia I’d seen so much of on TV. 

The motto of the Games was “Inspire a Generation”. And for one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant she’d never been allowed to play sport at school, this slogan became a reality.