There’s a moment every parent feels proud when they watch their child achieve a big success. And for former WNBA star Sandra Van Embricqs, that moment hits every time her 17-year-old daughter steps onto the court or the track. “It’s amazing to see that she can do this sport, ” Sandra shared with EssentiallySports about the incredible story of Arelle Middleton . Arelle, a silver medal winner at the 2024 Paralympics with congenital femoral deficiency, is an inspirational figure in her own right. And just because you think the silver was the best, think again, it was only the start.

Just recently, Arelle Middleton captured gold at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. After the event, she sat down for an interview with EssentiallySports . But she wasn’t al

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