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Chris Nunn, coach of most successful Paralympic Team in Sydney 2000, gives talks in Singapore

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16 April 2007

Nunn will speak about inclusive sports programmes and coaching at Disability Sports Conference 2007 on 27 and 28 April.

What does it take to be dubbed the ‘Most Influential Person’? Wealth, or an ability to help others realize that they possess ‘riches’ to be discovered?

For Joanne Bradshaw, Hamish MacDonald and Don Elgin, the answer lay undisputed in an individual who led them to become sporting inspirations. Namely, Chris Nunn, legendary Head Coach of the most successful Paralympic team in history (35 gold medals in Sydney 2000 Paralympics) and of numerous sporting icons who have swept world records, Paralympic gold medals and world championship titles over the past 16 years.

A charismatic figure who had played many roles in the world of Paralympic sports, including once Chairman of the International Sports Organization for the Disabled, Chris is himself an inspiration whose contribution and leadership qualities have remained un-debated. His devotion to bringing out the best in people has earned him many accolades, including the Paralympic Coach of the Year award in 1998, the Order of Australia Medal in 2002, and the Rotary International – Paul Harris Fellowship in 2003.

All these cannot be said to be unexpected. Especially of a motivated individual who states his personal objective as ‘to provide the opportunity for people to reach their full potential, through sport or business, by creating the environment necessary for success’.

Chris has a passion for people, particularly those who may not have the opportunities many of us experience. In the biography of Katrina Webb, a two-time Paralympic medalist, she talks about how a knee injury shattered her netball career. Further tests showed that she was also suffering from cerebral palsy, resulting in a sudden loss of direction in Katrina’s life. Until Chris Nunn heard of Katrina’s situation and encouraged her to train in athletics, bringing her once again to the pinnacle of sporting excellence.

Chris has developed a philosophy of what it takes to overcome all the odds to succeed. Over the years, he has given talks around the world to athletes, coaches, sports industry professionals to enable them to reach success.

And come 27 April 2007, it will be the first time Chris is sharing his wealth of experiences in Singapore.

The Disability Sports Conference 2007, an educational outreach initiative by the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC), aims to encourage inclusion through talks by acclaimed speakers, and interaction during sports games and challenges.

The conference will take place at Singapore Management University, School of Accountancy, from 26 to 28 April 2007.

Featuring 10 talks covering topics such as ‘Sports as Rehabilitation’, ‘Inclusive and Challenge Coaching’ and ‘Developing Sports Programmes for People with Disabilities’, this conference is highly useful for those who wish to take up sports as a form of therapy, aspiring athletes and sports trainers, coaches, clubs or schools that wish to formulate programmes that includes the disabled. Registration for the three-day conference is $50 (inclusive of tea breaks, lunch, conference folder and certification of achievement upon completion), for members of the public.

Be ready to be entertained, to laugh and to think. Chris will be sharing stories that will leave an impression for life.

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Singapore Disability Sports Council

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Chris Nunn, coach of most successful Paralympic Team in Sydney 2000, gives talks in Singapore