British Paralympic Association pay tribute to Jacob Thomas

The British Paralympic Association is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of boccia player and London 2012 Paralympian Jacob Thomas who has died at the age of 25.

The Welshman, who participated in both the team and individual boccia events at the Paralympic Games in 2012, retired from the sport four years later having also won the British title four times during his distinguished career, as well as silver and bronze medals at the World Championships in 2014 and podium finishes at the European Championships. He reached the very top of his sport in the 2015-2016 season, when he was ranked number one in the world in his class.

Disability Sport Wales described Jacob as a ’totally inspirational young man’ on a social media post, echoing the sentiments of many who were lucky enough to cross paths with one of Pembrokeshire’s finest sportsmen.

The BPA joins Boccia UK and numerous others from around the world in sending our heartfelt condolences to Jacob’s family and friends at this terribly sad time.