Vanessa Daobry, has been appointed to the Inspiration Programme Board for the London 2017 World ParaAtheletics Championships.

Her inclusion on the board comes in what has been a memorable year for Daobry, after she made her Great Britain debut in the F34 shot put at the European Athletics Championships.

Daobry is delighted to be involved in the scheme and is now eager to use her position to encourage others to both watch and play sport.

“It’s a real privilege to be part of the Inspiration Programme Board for London 2017,” She said.

“The 2012 Paralympic Games proved to be monumental for encouraging and inspiring disabled individuals to participate in sport, whether that was through competing, volunteering or spectating.

“The World ParaAthletics Championships will present further opportunities to continue the work done over the last four years and I’m delighted to be able to be involved in the project.”

Having taken up the shot put just 18 months ago, 38-year-old Daobry has risen through the ranks quickly to become Europe’s number one, and is now targeting a spot at the Rio Paralympics in September.

Daobry previously coached athletes at the Haringey Wheelers Club and London 2017 co-chair, Ed warner, believes her local knowledge will help her in her new position.

He said: “Vanessa’s London roots will prove invaluable in driving forward our Inspiration Programme’s disability athletics initiatives in the host city and the nation more widely.

“Vanessa’s involvement in and experience with grassroots sport will prove vital to our Inspiration Programme and help guarantee a strong athletics legacy.”