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‘Bowls Saved My Life – Now I’m Competing for England on the World Stage’

Thursday, January 29, 2026 bowls para blindness resilience commonwealth england sport inclusivity medal disability

Ron Homer’s journey from sudden blindness to Commonwealth Games competitor is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of sport. At 73, Ron will proudly represent Team England in para bowls this summer, determined to compete not just for participation, but for gold. Competing in the pairs event alongside his director Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall, Ron embraces the challenge ahead. “You’ve got to aim for the top,” he says. “There’s no point going there thinking you’re not going to do anything.