ParalympicsGB enjoy golden day in Tokyo – Thursday’s sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 26.

Paralympics

Great Britain enjoyed a successful day in Tokyo.

ParalympicsGB put in more hard work.

And preparations continued behind the scenes.

Football

Patrick Bamford secured his maiden England call-up.

Receiving a call from Gareth Southgate is still an honour.

Congrats to my bro @Patrick_Bamford on his first call up ? pic.twitter.com/bnra9sWlUi

— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) August 26, 2021

Scott McTominay underwent groin surgery.

Wycombe loved the cup draw.

Jaden Brown answered the most pressing questions.

Aston Villa, Wolves and Chelsea unveiled their new third kit.

Cricket

Tributes were paid to former England captain Ted Dexter following his death.

Adil Rashid secured an IPL deal.

KP was on his bike.

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton was ready to return to action.

As was fellow Brit Lando Norris.

And compatriot George Russell.

Charles Leclerc looked happy to be in Belgium.

Pierre Gasly paid tribute to Anthoine Hubert ahead of the two-year anniversary of his death after an F2 crash at the track.

McLaren turned the clock back.

Carlos Sainz celebrated International Dog Day.

MMA

Conor McGregor as modest as ever.

He continued to work hard.