Singapore's 2016 Paralympians were the toast of the town last Saturday as they celebrated the country's best performance at the Games with a half-day parade. The 13-strong contingent were ferried in 11 Ferraris and two London cabs from Sengkang Sports Centre to VivoCity via the National Library, in honour of their fine showing in Rio de Janeiro, where SMU School of Social Sciences undergraduate Yip Pin Xiu won two golds and Theresa Goh clinched a bronze. At the National Library, Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua welcomed the contingent, together with students from Pathlight School, volunteers from welfare organisation Peace Connect and senior citizens from Kampong Glam. The para-athletes were also given tokens of appreciation by SMU, where Yip is studying. It is also boccia player Nurulasyiqah Taha's alma mater. Pin Xiu, who also won a Paralympic gold at the 2008 Games, said: "Many Singaporeans stood under the sun to welcome us and we feel very touched that a lot of people would do that.” She added that this is really a good opportunity to be able to showcase what para sport is and how sport can unite a nation.