GALLERY: Our Tokyo 2020 stars celebrated

Olympians and Paralympians from the Sunshine Coast who competed at the Tokyo Games were welcomed home at a special event at USC Stadium.

Representatives from relevant sporting organisations, local schools and members of the community came together to celebrate our athletes and team officials to be inspired by their achievements.

Channel 7 anchor Rob Brough was emcee.

Triple gold medallist Kaylee McKeown is presented with an award.

Olympic Archer Ryan Tyack is recognised for his efforts.

Paralympians and Olympians were called to the stage.

Wheelchair basketballer Hannah Dodd.

Sunshine Coast Paralympians represented Australia strongly at the Tokyo Games.

Olympians are thanked in a fitting ceremony.

Brenden Hall.

Local school students gathered to be inspired by Sunshine Coast Paralympians.