Emma Wiggs is already writing her name into the Paralympic record books just by reaching London 2012 – but the Harrow sitting volleyball player insists she isn’t content just to make up the numbers in the capital.

No matter what happens at London 2012, Wiggs’ place in history is assured as she will captain the first-ever British women’s sitting volleyball team at a Paralympic Games.

But if the 30-year-old’s CV is anything to go by it could be a very strong first impression as she led Britain to bronze in Division B of the 2010 World Championships, the team’s first major event.

And, although Wiggs is delighted to get her chance to show what she can do on the biggest stage of all, she is hopeful they haven’t stopped making history just yet.

“We’re part of history and we understand that, but we’re not here for that. We want to make history by shocking the world and winning a medal,” said Wiggs.

“We’re very confident, and we feel we can match any of the other teams.

“The last few weeks have been a great opportunity for all of us to be together. We don’t really get that very often, and I’m sure it’s helped us as a team. We’ve had some huge achievements and we end each day knowing we’re better than we were yesterday.”

Wiggs has been an integral part of the British squad ever since it was formed in 2009. And, although London 2012 is their first Paralympics, courtesy of a host nation place, Wiggs is adamant it won’t be their last.

“We’re a new sport this time around, so we’re really aiming for Rio 2016,” she added. “But this is a brilliant opportunity, and we have to use it as a springboard.

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