Words by Cheyanne Bryan
Over the first weekend of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Great Britain has achieved a record-breaking number of gold medals in a single day.
In a report, ParalympicsGB shared that 12 wins were secured by athletes on one day of the games this weekend. Sports that had wins were rowing, swimming, athletics and cycling races.
This number overtakes the previous record of 9 gold medals which was achieved at both the 2008 Beijing and 2026 Rio Games.
But that is not all to celebrate as the mixed four para-rowing team continued their 14-year unbeaten run, still holding on to the title of one of the longest winning streaks in British sport.
This triumph now puts Great Britain in second place, behind China and ahead of the USA.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Change Mental Health. This Scotland-based and compassion-focused charity provides support to people suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. Support them here.
MK ACT. This organisation works in the Milton Keynes area to provide support for more than 100 families daily who are suffering from the rot of domestic violence. Learn more here.
Ambitious about Autism. This charity focuses on making the education system more accessible and accommodating towards children with autism. Read more here.
