What's happened
At the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Great Britain achieved remarkable success, including gold medals in rowing, taekwondo, and wheelchair tennis. Dan Pembroke set a world record in javelin, while the men's wheelchair basketball team secured a silver medal, marking their best performance since 1996.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Ed Elliot from The Independent, Dan Pembroke's performance was a highlight, stating, "The crowd just got behind me and that was my secret weapon." Meanwhile, Paul MacInnes from The Guardian noted the men's wheelchair basketball team's silver medal as a significant achievement, emphasizing the team's resilience despite a narrow loss to the USA. He quoted captain Phil Pratt, who expressed pride in their journey, saying, "We’ll be back." This sentiment reflects the determination within ParalympicsGB to build on their successes.
How we got here
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris have showcased the talents of British athletes, with the nation aiming to build on previous successes from Rio and Tokyo. This year's event has seen a strong performance across various sports, highlighting the growth of Paralympic athletics in the UK.
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