UK Athletics chief resigns on brink of Paralympics

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UK Athletics' caput of Paralympic capacity Tom Paulson has resigned 2 weeks earlier nan world championships and pinch little than 4 months to spell until nan Paralympics.

Chief executive Jack Buckner said Paulson had taken nan "difficult decision" to guidelines down but gave nary further logic for his departure.

Paulson had been successful nan domiciled since 2022, having joined from a akin position astatine nan English Institute of Sport.

"We convey him for his activity pinch nan programme and wish him each nan champion for nan future," Buckner said successful a statement.

Paulson will beryllium replaced connected an interim ground by Katie Jones, who is presently nan organisation's Paralympic podium imaginable manager.

"We are very assured that this building will support athletes and guarantee that location are nary disruptions to nan transportation of nan world-class programme," Buckner added.

The World Para Athletics Championships return spot successful Kobe, Japan from 17-25 May while nan Paralympics statesman successful Paris connected 28 August.

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