Winter Paralympics 2018: Team GB brought to tears by good luck messages from family and friends

Sir Mo Farah was among those who recorded a 'good luck' message

Friday 09 March 2018 18:51 GMT

Britain’s Paralympians receive emotional messages from their loved ones before they compete at the Games

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Paralympians preparing to take to the snow and ice in PyeongChang have been filmed reacting to surprise messages of support from their loved ones.

The athletes thought they were taking part in an interview about their preparations for the Games. Instead, they were reduced to tears by supportive words from the people who have helped them on their journey to PyeongChang.

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Winter Paralympics 2018: Team GB brought to tears by good luck messages from family and friends

Sir Mo Farah was among those who recorded a 'good luck' message

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