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Published 09:47 5 Sept 2021 BST

"Having the sport at the Paralympics will do so much for it all over the world."
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The closing ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics will take place later on Sunday, with Boccia gold medallist David Smith chosen to be the Great Britain flag carrier. The three-time Paralympic gold medallist, who retained his BC1 singles title on Wednesday, described it as an "unbelievable honour.""I am proud to be the face of the athletes that are here, and those who have already returned home," he said.
"It is an unbelievable honour to be leading out the Paralympics GB team at the closing ceremony," Smith added.
"Not only am I representing the sport that I love, but the wider ParalympicsGB team too.
"I have received so much support over these last 12 days, this honour is for every one of them - athletes, support staff and British fans alike."
The closing ceremony is due to start at 12:00 BST on Sunday.
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