ParalympicsGB’s Athletes Reunite

British Paralympians from across the generations have celebrated and recognised their place in the team’s rich history at a ParalympicsGB Athlete Community reunion event.  

The event in Scotland was the first in a series which will take place across the UK as part of ParalympicsGB’s newly established Athlete Community and provided an opportunity for athletes and loved ones of athletes who have passed away to reunite, make new connections and celebrate their achievements.  

Athletes also received official ParalympicsGB recognition tokens, honouring their contribution to the history of the team.

The first tokens were presented to athletes during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with the ambition of awarding tokens to all those who have represented the British Paralympic team at a Paralympic Games since the inaugural competition in 1960.  

“ParalympicsGB’s Athlete Community was established to provide a space for British Paralympians to reconnect with their peers, celebrate achievements and also to sign up for training and other opportunities,” said ParalympicsGB Chief Executive David Clarke, who competed at the Atlanta 1996, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games. 

“We also wanted to acknowledge every athlete’s contribution to the team in a tangible, lasting way and hopefully ParalympicsGB’s recognition tokens help do just that. 

“I am delighted that so many athletes past and present were able to attend our first ever reunion event and to witness the joy that shared experiences can bring.

"Being a British Paralympian is not just about excelling on the field of play, it is about overcoming barriers, creating legacies and inspiring a better world for disabled people which is something we can best strive for together.” 

For more information about the Athlete Community go to https://paralympics.org.uk/articles/athlete-community or contact athletecommunity@paralympics.org.uk