It was a very special day for 14-year-old Ellie Bowen as she read the prestigious Panathlon oath in front of Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson at the Copper Box Arena.

The Croydon girl was chosen by Panathlon, the disabled sport charity, to read the traditional oath that precedes their annual showpiece London multi-sport final.

The competition is the culmination of a year-long event that features 16 qualifying sports and 1,500 of the best young disabled athletes in London.

Ellie's Croydon team finished fourth, losing out on bronze medals by just a single point.

But she didn't let that near miss dull the thrill of it all.

"It means a lot to me to read the oath in this Olympic and Paralympic venue," Ellie said.

"I just enjoy everything about Panathlon, it really boosts everyone's confidence, especially us who don't often get the chance to compete for medals."

She wasn't te only one overjoyed by the magic moment.

Ellie's PE teacher at Riddlesdown College, Liz Johnson said the opportunity couldn't have gone to a more deserving person.

"Ellie is absolutely lovely and has always got a smile on her face," she said.

"She's got a great sense of humour and is always singing One Direction songs in the minibus.

"She embodies the spirit of what goes on here at Panathlon. She is always encouraging others and her team spirit is amazing.

"Coming from a mainstream school, these children are used to being bottom of the class in PE. They are not able physically, so coming here shows them they are capable and achieve things when it's an equal playing field. I love the fact that Panathlon gives them that opportunity."