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Additionally, the New Year’s honors recognized two distinguished women from Team GB's Paralympic success. Hannah Cockroft, a nine-time Paralympic champion, was awarded a BBE after bringing home two gold medals in Paris. She reflected on the year’s achievements, including personal milestones such as her wedding, and described the honor as a fitting conclusion to an incredible year.
Penny Brisco, who served as the Chef de Mission for Paralympics GB at Paris and played a pivotal role in transforming the perception of Paralympic sports since London 2012, was awarded a CBE. Her decades-long journey in supporting athletes showcased the profound changes and successes in British Paralympic sports.