Returning Paralympians make a splash at airport

SMU School of Social Sciences undergraduate and multiple Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu returned home to a welcome ceremony at Changi Airport yesterday morning. Pin Xiu, who came home with two golds, thanked the crowd for the warm homecoming reception. She added that the Paralympians are very grateful to everyone who supported them during the two weeks of the Games or before that, and they will continue to strive harder. A celebratory parade to mark the achievements of all 13 Paralympians will be held on Saturday morning and start at ActiveSG Sengkang Sports Centre in Anchorvale Road. The athletes will be driven in a convoy of cars, which will make a pit stop at the National Library before making its way to VivoCity.