Pistorius case 'will not define paralympic sport'

The future of the Paralympic movement will not be determined by the outcome of the Oscar Pistorius murder case, according to International Paralympic Committee president Philip Craven.

Pistorius case 'will not define paralympic sport'

The future of the Paralympic movement will not be determined by the outcome of the Oscar Pistorius murder case, according to International Paralympic Committee president Philip Craven.

Pistorius has long been seen as the poster boy for the Paralympics and Craven spoke of his “total shock and disbelief” at the news of Pistorius being arrested and subsequently charged following the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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