Paralympic team strikes over Rio bonuses

Several athletes, among them London Paralympic Games golden girl Johanna Benson, boycotted training yesterday ahead of Monday's departure to Brazil due to a row over the absence of performance wages. The athletes, who rank among the world's leading track and field competitors, said they are tired of being treated as second-rate citizens, despite their continued success on the international stage for which they receive little to no recognition. They want a uniform staggered package for performances, including allowances in Rio, which they are expected to negotiate with the sports ministry's permanent secretary this morning, according to acting sports director Thomas Mabuku.