The first Paralympians have arrived back in the UK after the Paris Games concluded on Sunday. Great Britain finished second in the medal table, achieving its highest medal count since Rio 2016. The country secured a total of 124 medals, which include 49 golds, 44 silvers, and 31 bronzes. This marks the third consecutive Paralympic Games where Great Britain and Northern Ireland have finished second in the medal table.
Returning Heroes
Among the first to arrive at London St Pancras station via Eurostar was swimmer Maisie Summers-Newton, who won two gold medals and a bronze. Another prominent figure, Alice Tai, one of ParalympicsGB’s most decorated athletes, also stopped for photos. Alice Tai, a 25-year-old from Poole in Dorset, secured two gold medals, a silver, and two bronze at La Defense Arena during the Paris Games.
Upon their return, ParalympicsGB sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging equal access to school sports for disabled children. During the 11-day competition, many athletes made the
