A friend of mine is partaking in the Paralympics in the Wheelchair Fencing Team for GB,
he was telling me earlier on today about what will happen the day of each 'fight'
They are rigorously searched (all teams) theyre not allowed to have their own drinks they will be supplied, any medications they must have a prescription or a signed letter from a medical professional
any persons on oxygen tanks etc must have it screened by a specialist,
any mobility aids (i.e wheelchairs) again are screened and xrayed if necessary and must be accompanied by member/members of the security team at all times.
All teams are being kept in various locations and are not allowed to shake hands with opponants due to cross contamination and potential for hazardous substances to be passed on via skin contact.
All towels etc must be in a clear bag sealed
it makes me wonder what on earth theyre expecting with the final above bit, Anthrax or summat???
but all in all i wish them all good luck and they all deserve much respect as they have all spent years training for all of this!
i was shocked when i found out that the 2016 team is already in front of pre selection committies