A decorated Powys Paralympian was “honoured” to have been given a surprise induction to the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.

Welshpool’s Jim Roberts was surprised as he was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame, after thinking he was only there to give a speech.

Jim who had his legs amputated at the age of 19 has a decorated record in wheelchair rugby – picking up multiple European Championships as well as Paralympic Gold at Tokyo 2021.

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In a post online Jim said “I was lucky enough to be attending the Welsh Sports Hall Of Fame annual dinner.

“I was under the impression I was going to be giving some insight in to how well the Welsh contingent of Paralympics GB did at the recent 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

“Whilst on stage it was revealed that Liz Johnson and myself were actually there under false pretences.

“We were actually being inducted on to the “Welsh Sports Hall Of Fame - Roll Of Honour”.

Such a privilege to join a club of Welsh sporting icons.

“Liz and myself are actually the first Paralympian’s to be inducted on to the Roll of Honour in over 10 years.

“Wales has such an amazing cohort of Paralympic athletes. I’m sure it won’t be long before more are added to this list.”