Life after injury for soldiers competing for ParalympicsGB

Tuesday 28 August 2012 at 8:23pm

Captain Nick Beighton lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2009. Credit: ITV News

The Paralympics this week means many things for those who have qualified for the British team.

For the eight injured military personnel - five of whom were hurt in action - at London 2012 (after only one qualified in Beijing), sport is providing them with a life after injury.

Martin Colclough is the man behind a scheme that is aimed at helping injured service personnel to return to an active life through sport.

Speaking to ITV News on the eve of the Paralympic Games, he said he was proud of what the Battle Back programme has already achieved:

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