Local para-athlete Alex Eves has been impressed with the Paralympics

Local para-athlete Alex Eves is extremely pleased to see the Games getting the attention it deserves in a range of sports.

"Fantastic," she said.

"Finally seeing the Paralympics being recognised as an event that the world considers is worthy of attention.

"This is great recognition for the athletes in the para world."

Eves feels the exposure is helping people see just how extraordinary the athletes truly are.

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"Viewers get to see the amazing things these athletes can do and that then encourages other people living with disability that anything, everything is possible," she said.

"This is a very important message for kids.

"The Paralympics is a celebration of diversity and achievement.

"It's a very good visual reminder that amazing things can be done by people of all shapes, sizes and background."

The coverage has showcased a wide range of athletes from a different sports rather then focusing on the high profile stars such as Dylan Alcott.

Eves knows the increased range of coverage will raise awareness and help grow the interest of the sports.

"More media coverage hopefully prompts increased corporate interest and more awareness in the general community; and that's really needed," she said.

"It highlights the beauty of adaptability.

"For example, for viewers to be able to see a swimmer with one arm charging through the water, or javelin thrower throwing from a wheelchair must be an eye opener.

"It prompts conversation about how it's possible, about the athlete's back story, their para classification etc.

"This all brings increased focus on para sports and what can be achieved in your community and in the world arena."

Like the Olympics, para-athletes must be at the top of their sports which can come with a big cost to travel to events and access quality training.

Eves' classification is a T36 which only holds the 100m and 200m sprint for females at the Paralympics but there is hope for more events to be added in the future possibly even for the Paris Games in 2024.

"Pre-injury, I ran long distance and now I've gone back to that because that suits me better," she said.

"Hopefully in the future, more events will be added to the T36 category.

"I'd like to see a 1500m run and I will definitely set a goal to compete in that.

"But fortunately for me, the Paralympics isn't the only para competition out there - so I'll still be competing and pushing myself at events whenever they open up again."

The Tokyo Paralympics are currently still being held and will finish on Sunday September 5.

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