The Paralympics has given disabled athletes a chance to compete on the highest level. This is a great venue for people with disabilities to compete but it is isolated and does not give them a chance to compete with other populations. A recent Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) ruling has made it possible for high schoolers who use wheelchairs to compete in MSHSL meets in the 800 and 1600 meter and shot put. As of right now these athletes have to compete in races separate from their able-bodied counterparts but it is a part of the same meet instead of a separate one as it commonly is
This ruling gives a whole new group of kids a chance to be a part of high school track teams. Usually it would be very expensive for a family to take their child to specialized meets but now it allows children of all economic backgrounds to compete. This will be very helpful to help increase social skills of all participants as well as promote incision.
New MSHSL rule article
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