The Power of Team Sport: Growing the Paradragon Movement

<p>Adaptive sports are transforming the way athletes of all abilities experience competition, community, and connection.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Playeasy Warmup</strong>, host Kerri Shields sits down with <strong>Marynka Rojas Gorgen</strong>, Director of Operations for <strong>Paradragons USA</strong>, an organization dedicated to expanding opportunities in adaptive dragon boat racing.</p><p>Marynka shares how the Paradragon movement is opening doors for athletes with physical, sensory, neurological, intellectual, and psychological disabilities to train and compete in one of the world’s most community-driven sports. From grassroots education and coaching development to international competition, Paradragons USA is helping grow the sport while ensuring accessibility remains at the center.</p><p>The conversation explores how adaptive sports create powerful community connections, the logistics of hosting inclusive sporting events, and the impact that team-based competition can have on athletes’ confidence and quality of life.</p>