Members Glyn Barrell and Wendy Baker notched up podium performances with the Purple Warriors Dragon Boat team earlier this year, claiming silver in the 2000m race at the Dragon Boat World Championships. The team, created to inspire recovery and rehabilitation among injured veterans, missed out on the gold medal by one second at the event in Ravenna, Italy, earlier this year.
“It was a shame to be so close, but we did really well to get silver at the event, which attracted almost 7,000 competitors,” said Glyn, a former member of the 40th Regiment Royal Artillery. “Purple Warriors is a fantastic club which gives you the opportunity to compete again and be with like-minded people. I was in a dark place until I joined in 2016, so it was pivotal for me. It’s about sharing experiences and banter, and it does an amazing amount for your physical and psychological wellbeing.”
If you are interested in joining the team, you can find more information at www.purplewarriors.org
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