Fortnum & Mason Faces Backlash for Excluding Paralympians from Olympic After-Party

The luxury department store has apologized for a communication failure after Paralympians were not invited to a celebration following a royal reception.

Paralympians were not invited to an exclusive after-party hosted by Fortnum & Mason for Olympians following a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Zac Shaw, a visually impaired sprinter, highlighted the exclusion as a recurring issue of inequality faced by Paralympians.
Fortnum & Mason apologized, citing space constraints and a failure of communication, and announced plans for a separate Paralympian event.
Paralympians expressed disappointment over being instructed to wear tracksuits to the Palace event while Olympians wore formal suits.
The incident has sparked broader discussions on the treatment and recognition of Paralympic athletes compared to their Olympic counterparts.

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