Paralympic star hits out at Honours claim
Sutton's six-time Paralympic gold medallist David Weir has taken to twitter to dispel any suggestion that he is not happy with his CBE:
– David Weir, Paralympian (@davidweir2012)I am extremely happy to have been given a CBE and have never agreed with 'celebs' being awarded them...but at the end of the day it is an amazing honour and not to be turned down.I simply was saying that because of people in previous honours lists, Sarah (Storey) should have been honoured a long time ago...I certainly wasn't saying I deserved a knighthood or trying to take away from anyone that has been awarded one. I am proud to be British and have been honoured...this is for my children and as long as they are proud of their old man in a wheelchair that's all I need.
Yesterday it was reported that the wheelchair racer was unhappy that Paralympians seemingly have to work harder to earn recognition than their non-disabled counterparts.
Weir is the only disabled athlete among five CBEs with only two Paralympians receiving OBEs.
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