Billiard sports have long been recognized for their inclusiveness, and the 2024 WPA Heyball Para Sport World Championships, staged in Los Angeles in December, showcased the spirit of athletes, like Great Britain’s Joe Hardstaff, who aspire to excellence despite musculoskeletal disorders. The performances of the athletes shined a spotlight on the benefits of sport for people with disabilities and provided plenty of inspiration for both disabled and able-bodied persons.

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