A Lanarkshire Highland Video games competitor battled via journey troubles to say an entire host of medals on the Masters World Championships.
Paul Dearie, initially from Shotts however now residing in Carluke, set off for New Brunswick in Canada hopeful of glory after seeing his bid for the world title final yr thwarted because of the US Covid journey ban.
And regardless of some issues with transport as soon as once more, it wasn’t sufficient to cease Paul successful two golds, 4 silver and a bronze medals on the Video games in addition to putting second general.
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He stated: “It was a little bit of a aid simply to be competing after what occurred final yr however we had issues with the flights.
“We had been delayed for 3 hours after which missed our connection. On the way in which again they misplaced my throwing gear, if that had occurred going then I wouldn’t have been capable of compete!
“I believed I had an opportunity in sure occasions however I wasn’t certain how I'd do within the general standings, it was a little bit of an unknown however I used to be delighted.”
Paul claimed gold within the 16lb and 22lb hammer occasions and was flying going into the second day of competitors.
“I used to be fifth within the caber and that put me down to 3rd general,” stated Paul.
“Going into the final occasion I had an opportunity of successful it however I wanted outcomes to go my manner which didn’t occur.
“However general I used to be happy with my exhibiting and I’m grateful for the Shotts Highland Video games Committee who sponsored me to compete on the market. I used to be happy to inform Walter Weir who has been a very long time athlete and choose at Shotts Highland Video games and spent a number of time educating me methods to throw once I first began.
Robert Williams, Chairman and Treasurer of Shotts Highland Video games Affiliation stated: “It was a pleasure and a privilege for our Affiliation to help Paul via sponsorship for this prestigious occasion.
“Paul continues to work with quite a few heavy occasion athletes from throughout Scotland to maintain these conventional Scottish occasions alive.
“He did himself proud throughout his time in competitors in Canada and he did our Affiliation proud, together with the Shotts group, representing Scotland within the Masters Worlds Highland Video games.
“He was additionally welcome as a competitor for his pleasant and sporting method which has made us all pleased with him.
“I’m certain he shall be requested to symbolize his nation once more and we shall be pleased to proceed to help him when attainable.”
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