Meenagh heralds return to para Nordic skiing for ParalympicsGB

PyeongChang 2018

Scott Meenagh has been selected to ParalympicsGB, meaning the team will be represented in para Nordic skiing for the first time since Nagano 1998.

On his Games debut at PyeongChang 2018, Meenagh will represent ParalympicsGB in both cross country and biathlon. His selection means that the team will be represented in an historic five sports.

Meenagh, who was injured whilst on active service in Afghanistan at the age of 21, was encouraged to try Para Nordic skiing after getting a taste of winter sport during Sochi 2014, which he experienced as part of the Paralympic Inspiration Programme.

Scott previously competed in Para rowing at an international level, however he made the switch to Nordic Skiing in March 2016.

It’s an incredible feeling to know my name is on the team sheet and that I’m set to achieve my goal of representing Great Britain at a Paralympic Games.

Scott Meenagh

Scott Meenagh said: “It’s an incredible feeling to know my name is on the team sheet and that I’m set to achieve my goal of representing Great Britain at a Paralympic Games. I can’t wait to get out to South Korea to compete and I’m determined to give my very best performance.

“I’ve totally fallen in love with this sport and I hope that I will encourage others to follow me so that we can develop Para Nordic skiing further for Beijing 2022.”

Penny Briscoe OBE, Chef de Mission for ParalympicsGB, said: “I’m absolutely delighted for Scott and I’d like to congratulate him on his selection to the team. He is a talented athlete who has made impressive progress since he started competing on snow and I look forward to cheering him on in South Korea.

“His development in the sport is also testament to the support and commitment from Help for Heroes and the Armed Forces Para Snowsport Team and I’d like to thank them for their work to help get Scott to the start line in PyeongChang.”

Today’s announcement takes the number of athletes currently selected for ParalympicsGB to 17 after athletes were selected in Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.

All sports will come together this Thursday February 15 to celebrate their selection to the team before the athletes begin to depart for South Korea.

The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games take place from March 9-18.

Selected athlete: Scott Meenagh, 28, Cumbernauld

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