Athletics Australia – News – Meet the Paralympic team this Friday

Autralians are invited to congratulate our most successful Paralympic Team since Sydney 2000 at the nation’s official welcome home celebration in Sydney.

To be held at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 9 November from 11:00am-1:00pm, this is the chance for the Australian public to meet the athletes who inspired them during the London Games.

Among the 165 athletes  who will be there on the day include Kelly Cartwright, Evan O’Hanlon and Kurt Fearnley.

Hosted by the NSW Government and City of Sydney in conjunction with the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC), the welcome home follows Paralympic sport’s night of nights, the Paralympian of the Year Awards on November 8.

“This event is about the public having the chance to meet our athletes and equally for our athletes to have the chance to meet all those who so strongly supported them back here in Australia during the Games,” said 2012 Chef de Mission and APC Chief Executive, Jason Hellwig.

“Our team experienced an incredible amount of public support this year and for many people, it was likely the first time they have ever watched and experienced Paralympic sport. The team is looking forward to saying thank you to Australia, with the help of the NSW Government and City of Sydney who have kindly flown in the team from around Australia.”

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore will be attending the celebration to publicly thank the team for their outstanding performances in London which inspired so many.

 For those hoping to attend, there will be an official presentation and thank you at 11:00am followed by entertainment and opportunities to meet the entire Paralympic team.

With thanks to the APC

Athletics Australia – News