Eight years ago, Mancunian Army veteran Bernie Broad wondered if he would ever walk again, now he is preparing to lead the UK Team at the Invictus Games, in Toronto.

Double Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad is no stranger to near misses, but the taekwondo star is still standing tall despite missing out on a medal at the World University Games.

Stockport tennis star Matthew Cooper will not forget his outing at the All England Club in a hurry despite missing out on lifting the trophy at the HSBC Road to Wimbledon National 14 & Under Challenge Finals.