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Matt Bush and Poppy Maskill named ParalympicsGB flagbearers for closing ceremony

Swimmer Poppy Maskill and taekwondo star Matt Bush have been announced as Britain’s flagbearers for the Paralympics closing ceremony. Maskill won five medals in the pool in the S14 swimming class for intellectually impaired athletes, including golds in the 100 metres butterfly, where she set a world record, 100m backstroke and 4x100m freestyle mixed relay. The 19-year-old said: “The butterfly was my favourite as it was my first Paralympic medal and a world record. Next time I really want to win five golds. I’ve had a really amazing time and I can’t wait to carry the flag.” Bush won gold in the men’s 80+ kilograms category with a dominant 5-0 win in the final. The Welshman, who previously competed as a javelin thrower prior to a shoulder problem, missed out on the Tokyo Games three years ago because of injury. He said: “It’s an unbelievable honour to represent not only the athletes in my sport but across all the 19 sports in ParalympicsGB. Everyone has performed so well and it’s been so fantastic to be here, I’m just super happy. “ParalympicsGB is such a close-knit team. It is extra special that I can carry the flag on behalf of everyone. It’s an unbelievable way to finish my first experience of a Paralympic Games.” The Paralympics draws to a close in Paris on Sunday evening. Published: 08/09/2024 by Radio NewsHub

Ive done my part Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket

Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the 37-year-old declaring: “I’ve done my part.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, the spin bowling all-rounder said the decision comes after he was overlooked for England’s forthcoming white-ball series against Australia. He told the paper: “I’m 37 years old and didn’t get picked for this month’s Australia series. “I’ve played a lot of cricket for England. It’s time for the next generation, which was also explained to me. “It felt the time was right. I’ve done my part.” Matthew Mott was sacked as head coach of the limited-overs side last month after disappointing title defences in the ODI and T20 World Cups and the appetite for change continued with the removal of Moeen and Jonny Bairstow – two senior men sharing over 400 caps. Moeen has been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler in recent times but has acknowledged in the past that his international career was winding down. After 68 Tests, 138 ODIs and 92 T20s for England, Moeen said he still feels like he can compete at the highest level, but was “trying to be realistic” about his international future. “I could hold on and try to play for England again, but I know in reality I won’t,” he told the Mail. “Even retiring, I don’t feel it’s because I’m not good enough — I still feel I can play. But I get how things are, and the team needs to evolve into another cycle. It’s about being real to myself.” Reflecting on his international career, Moeen said he was “especially” proud of taking 204 Test wickets, adding: “I’m also proud of getting five Test hundreds. “It’s only five, but it means a lot, especially when I was often down the order.” Looking ahead, Moeen said he wants to continue playing franchise cricket, but ultimately hopes to delve into coaching. “Coaching is something I want to do — I want to be one of the best,” he said. “I can learn a lot from (England coach Brendon McCullum). “I hope people remember me as a free spirit. I played some nice shots and some bad shots, but hopefully people enjoyed watching me.” Published: 08/09/2024 by Radio NewsHub

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