Editorial: Let's honour our fine words about Paralympians How many medals does a Paralympian have to win to obtain recognition for his or her achievement? More than it takes a Olympic athlete, if the New Year's Honours List is a guide. Britain's Paralympian team came third in the medals table in 2012, just like its Olympic counterpart, but the rewards for the former look on the parsimonious side - one CBE compared to four for Olympic athletes. No wonder some of those who were hailed as heroes over the summer are now in the winter of their discontent. The former Sports minister, Gerry Sutcliffe, says the Sports Honours Committee, chaired by Lord Coe, has made a "big mistake."