Micky Yule will represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, after taking part in a Help for Heroes programme

A wounded former soldier who received support from a charity is heading for the Commonwealth Games.

Micky Yule will jet off to the Gold Coast later this year to represent his country in powerlifting.

The 39-year-old took part in the Help for Heroes’ sports recovery programme after being injured in Afghanistan.

Yule served with the Royal Engineers, losing both of his legs above the knee when he stepped on an IED in Helmand Province in 2010.

Seven years on and nearly 50 operations later, he has represented his country on numerous occasions. His most significant achievement to date was competing on home soil at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where he finished fourth. He also won the first gold medal of the Invictus Games in 2016, presented to him by Prince Harry.

Yule said: “I’ve dedicated myself to this sport and have worked incredibly hard to get to this point. To be named as a member of the team is a great honour, and I’d like to thank everyone that has supported me to reach this point.

“My coaches, Help for Heroes and my family have been there for me throughout my entire journey. The next few months are absolutely crucial now and I’ll be focusing on ensuring I’m ready to go out there are perform. I’m excited to be competing on the biggest platform for powerlifting and to show people what we can do.”

The support provided to Yule is part of the charity’s partnership with British Weightlifting and the British Paralympic Association to introduce military personnel and veterans to paralympic sport.