Why Kenyan athletic stars are classified as T11 or T46 in para

Kenya’s Samwel Kimani on his way to winning the men’s 5000m T11 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. [Agencies

Ever wondered what makes one eligible to take part in Paralympics? Well, you are not alone.

According to International Paralympic Committee (IPC), any athlete wishing to participate in Para sport competition “must have an Underlying Health Condition that leads to a permanent Eligible Impairment.”