BOURNEMOUTH rising star Evie Boyle underlined her all-round future Paralympic potential after twice climbing the podium at the National Junior Games last weekend.

Boyle – from Westbourne – marked her fourth outing at the multi-sport event in Stoke Mandeville by claiming gold in the polybat and silver in the 25m freestyle.

And the 15-year-old Victoria School pupil is already eyeing further medal success at the birthplace of the Paralympics in 12 months time.

“I have been to four National Junior Games in a row now and I have really enjoyed each one and always leave very happy,” said Boyle – who also turned her hand to hockey, fencing, discus and shot put.

“I would really like to come back next year and see the friends I have made here while also wanting to do just as well.

“My favourite sport is fencing but I really enjoyed doing all the other events and everyone around was more than welcoming.”

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and double Paralympic champion David Weir both started their careers at the National Junior Games – and Boyle admitted that is more than enough inspiration.

“I am a grateful to have been coming for the past few years – it is a really enjoyable event and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead,” she added.

Aviva supports WheelPower’s National Junior Games. The Aviva UKA Academy aims to give every child in the UK the opportunity to get involved in athletics by 2012. To find out more visit aviva.co.uk/athletics