Ben Parkinson

Ben Parkinson, from Doncaster, is in training to carry the baton as it makes its way to the Commonwealth Games.

Ben Parkinson, who was blown up by a landmine in Afghanistan 15 years ago, has climbed the highest mountain in South Wales in celebration of his survival.

Ben Parkinson, who is considered to be the most severely injured British soldier from the war in Afghansitan, has said the loss of life in the war was a waste.