The Swedish Paralympic Committee hopes to receive a share of cash pledged by the Government to sport ©SPC

Sweden's Paralympic Committee (SPC) has called on the country's Government to include the organisation as part of a funding drive.

Politicians in the capital Stockholm have confirmed that SEK133 million (£10.5 million/$16 million/€14 million) is to be invested in Swedish sport, and the SPC are hopeful for a slice of the cash.

It has yet to be announced how the money will be divided but SPC Secretary General Johan Strid thinks his organisation has a strong case.

“It is gratifying that the Government understands the value of sport,” said Strid.

Swimmer Maja Reichard was one of Sweden's gold medallists at the London 2012 Paralympics
Swimmer Maja Reichard was one of Sweden's gold medallists at the London 2012 Paralympics ©Getty Images

“Sport brings excitement, social community and above all better public health.

"For us, it seems obvious that the sports movement will now take the opportunity to put in plenty of resources where we can do the most good – in sport and physical activity for persons with disabilities.

"Our target groups are in significantly poorer health than the general population, and that is undoubtedly where sport with all its profits can – and needs – to take new steps to make a greater benefit to society at large.

"To reinforce the importance of sport for public health should be a major part of why the funds are directed here."

Sweden won four gold medals at the London 2012 Paralympics, with swimmer Maja Reichard, shooter Jonas Jacobsson, table tennis player Anna-Carin Ahlquist and wheelchair tennis doubles team Stefan Olsson and Peter Vikstrom all claiming glory.

The Scandinavian country also managed four silver medals and four bronzes. 



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