There is no discrimination against Paralympic athletes in the matter of allowances and incentives – the amount given is based on competitive level, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
He said non-disabled athletes had to undergo a more difficult qualifying process for international sporting events, thus it was reasonable to offer them higher incentives and allowances.
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