PUPILS have been inspired by meeting and working with a Paralympian and Invictus Games hero.

Great Britain wheelchair rugby star Stuart Robinson visited South Walney Junior School this week to work with the youngsters.

The former RAF Corporal represented Paralympics GB in the wheelchair rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

The sporting hero also won a gold medal at Prince Harry's first Invictus Games, in London, in 2014.

The former serviceman had to have both his legs amputated after driving over an IED in Afghanistan in 2013.

Mr Robinson used sport to help aid the recovery from his life-changing injuries.

The sporting star shared his story with the pupils during assembly and he worked with group on a variety of fitness activities throughout the day.

The children watched footage of wheelchair rugby and were amazed by the tough and rough sport.

The sporting hero was working with pupils of the island junior school on a variety of fitness activities throughout the day. The groups carried out circuit training activities and they were sponsored to take part in the events. The money will be divided between school funds and helping training programmes for Paralympians.

Reece Edwards, a teacher at South Walney Junior School, said it was an inspiring day where children saw how Mr Robinson had faced having life-changing injuries and worked towards his goals.

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