After the committee took a break as Rafiq became visibly emotional, Rafiq said he found it "hurtful" that England captain Joe Root said he had never witnessed anything of a racist nature at Yorkshire. "It's a dream come true. To be able to come away from these amazing Games with a bronze, it's just unreal," said Coombs. Smith, gold medallist in the boccia, will lead the closing ceremony with the GB flag after retaining his BC1 individual title on Wednesday to secure his fifth Paralympic medal after beating Malaysia's Chew Wei Lun 4-2 in the final. "As a result of scientific knowledge, the sport of Rugby League continues to improve and develop its approach to concussion, head injury assessment, education, management and prevention across the whole game. We will continue to use medical evidence and research to reinforce and enhance our approach."