Stephen McGuire wins boccia gold medal at Paris Paralympics
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Stephen McGuire won boccia gold for Great Britain to claim his maiden Paralympic medal. But, having been beaten by Pramod Bhagat in the final on the sport’s debut in Tokyo three years ago, Bethell lost a tense showdown 21-14 18-21 23-21 as Nitesh secured further glory for India. “I got the silver in Tokyo and it was my ambition from the start to go one better but I just couldn’t get it over the line today.” Speaking about the presence of Klopp in Paris, Bethell added: “I think it was great for the sport, for him to be here and advertise the sport.