The Spin Off – 18,000 Reasons the Paralympics Work
Al Kovach Jr.
February 28, 2026
The Paralympics run on the strength of volunteers
My Spin, extended. The editor’s perspective on wheelchair sports, adaptive recreation and the moments between issues
The Paralympics run on the strength of volunteers
Rethinking How We Cover the Paralympics
In three weeks, American athletes will race down Italian mountains for Paralympic gold. Quick — name three of them. Can’t do it? You’re not alone, and that’s a problem.