The flag bearers for the ParalympicsGB team have been revealed as Ellie Simmonds OBE and John Stubbs MBE
"This is going to be my fourth Games and my first opening ceremony. Just to be here in Tokyo is amazing but to carry the flag is the icing on the cake and I can't wait for the competition to start."Simmonds will be the first woman to carry the flag for ParalympicsGB since Maggie McEleny at Sydney 2000.history."I felt incredibly emotional when I was told the news. For any elite athlete to go to the Games and be bestowed this honour is a privilege.
"It's been a torrid year - unfortunately I lost my dad in January. He was my biggest fan, and hopefully if he's looking down on me, he's there saying, 'do it for the Stubbs family John, you've earned it and you deserve it'."I know my family will be as proud as punch." Penny Briscoe OBE, the chef de mission of ParalympicsGB, said:"Both Ellie and John exemplify what it means to be a ParalympicsGB athlete. Their excellence on the field of play as well as their integrity, leadership and commitment to the team is something very special.
"I am delighted Ellie and John will jointly carry the Union Flag on Tuesday and I have no doubt that by their example they will inspire the whole of the ParalympicsGB team to achieve great things over the coming 12 days of competition."
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