Paralympic champions David Weir and Ollie Hynd today called on the British public to back their athletes when world class competition in athletics and swimming returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of National Paralympic Day on Sunday July 26.

Held with just over a year to go to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, fans can now snap up tickets to cheer on their Paralympic heroes as they compete in two of the most iconic venues of the London Games.

During the day, fans will be able to see the likes of Ollie Hynd, Ellie Simmonds and Jessica-Jane Applegate take to the waters of the iconic London Aquatics Centre as part of an international para-swimming competition, while in the Stadium six times Paralympic champion David Weir will return to the track where he won three of his four gold medals during the London 2012 Games.

Weir's appearance will take place alongside the final day of the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, which will incorporate the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final and will see the world's best para-athletes return to the former Olympic Stadium for the first time in two years.

Weir said: "The Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games will be a huge event and I can’t wait to race again in the Olympic Stadium which holds such special memories for me. Competing in my home city of London is always brilliant. The crowds here are the best in the world and really make the atmosphere unique."

Ollie Hynd, London 2012 gold medallist and World, European and Commonwealth champion, urged sports fans to book their seats for a thrilling day of competition in the pool.

Hynd said: “National Paralympic Day is an unmissable event for anyone who enjoyed London 2012 and I’d encourage everyone to get their tickets so that they can enjoy the sporting action and feel part of it."

In addition to the ticketed events on offer at National Paralympic Day, there will be plenty of free activities for visitors on the day. This includes the chance to meet some of their Paralympic heroes, try out a range of disability sports and enjoy the Mayor of London’s Liberty Festival, which will be presenting another exciting line-up of Deaf and disabled artists, musicians and performers. More details about Liberty will be announced shortly.