In pictures: Amputee cup

Despite their high profile, life is tough for the amputees. The Sierra Leone team receives just enough for transport to get to training every Saturday.

The rest of the time they have to beg or rely on friends.

"How can I feed my elderly mother?" asks Obie Sesay.

"I'm not able to do anything for her right now. If you aren't able to get any money how can you provide?"