A PARA archer from Dumfries is all set to compete at his third Paralympic Games in Paris.
Nathan Macqueen made his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, just months after his first international competition.
The 33-year-old, who is the current world number two, said: “I’m really excited to be selected in what will be my third Paralympic Games. Taking part in three consecutive Games has not been easy by any means, but I want to keep going and become the Scottish Paralympian with the most Paralympic appearances.
“In comparison to previous Games it feels more real. Tokyo was what it was because of the way the world was at the time. I’m absolutely buzzing to be heading to Paris.
“My wife, son and lots of my family will all be coming to watch which will be brilliant.
“In terms of aspirations, you always want to win a medal. I don’t care what colour it is but just to be able to give my little boy a medal would be very cool.”
The ParalympicsGB archery squad also consists of Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Phoebe Paterson-Pine and Jodie Grinham, who will be 28 weeks pregnant when competing at Paris 2024. They will both be representing GB for the second time. And they are joined by Victoria Kingstone who will make her Paralympic debut in the French capital.
The four archers were officially announced by ParalympicsGB at an event at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, the home of Archery GB.
ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission Penny Briscoe said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome our four Para archers to the ParalympicsGB team for Paris 2024.
“Nathan, Phoebe and Jodie all have fantastic Paralympic experience behind them and I know as a group will lead the way when it comes to sharing that Paralympic journey with Victoria as she makes her Paralympic debut in Paris.
A total of around 230 athletes from 19 sports are expected to make up the British team that will compete in Paris.
The Paralympics begin on Wednesday August 28 and finish on Sunday September 8.
