THE Glasgow player who founded a groundbreaking wheelchair rugby club has received recognition from the Prime Minister.

David Cameron named Adam Mould from Glasgow as a “Point of Light”.

Mr Mould set up the Panthers Rugby Club after he was diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy. He said that in wheelchair rugby he found a sport that allowed him to participate equally, relieve his frustrations and rebuild his self-esteem.

The first wheelchair rugby league team of its kind in Scotland, it has been said it has challenged perceptions of wheelchair sport by encouraging able-bodied people to play alongside people who need wheelchairs.

The league is also said to have changed the lives of more than 1,000 people and led to the potential spread of the sport throughout Scotland, with two more clubs being formed since then.

Mr Mould, who was an HGV driver until diagnosed, is the latest recipient of a Point of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers and people who are making a change in their community.

Mr Cameron said: “With the Glasgow Panthers, Mr Mould has made a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of people who use wheelchairs and wouldn’t otherwise have had the chance to experience the team spirit and confidence he found in rugby. By bringing disabled and able-bodied players together in one team he is challenging perceptions of wheelchair sport.”