Martin Perry’s arms did not properly form when he was born and the bottom part of his left leg was amputated 10 years ago.

However, that has not stopped the 20-year-old achieving incredible success.

Martin, a member of Drumchapel Table Tennis Club but from Paisley, has played against Prime Minister David Cameron and met Prince William and Kate. in the last two years.

Travelling the world to play in tournaments, Martin also competed in Brazil in front of a TV audience of five million people.

But 2014 has been a landmark year for Martin, bagging five medals from three tournaments in his disability class.

The sportsman now has now set his sights on qualifying for the Paralympics at Rio in 2016.

He said: “This year has got progressively better, I had a little slip in the middle. But it has got better in terms of results. I’m now beating players who are ranked well above me now.

“I won five medals from three tournaments this year. My silver at the singles in France, the guy who beat me was a London 2012 Paralympian from Germany but I felt I had chances against him.

“I feel I’m getting stronger every time I play and I’m working hard to get better for next season.

“Next year is important because you are in the thick of qualifying for Rio, if I have a great season next year I could make Rio happen for myself.” Martin’s dedication to table tennis has resulted in trips across the globe, meeting royalty, politicians and other sports stars.

Despite his success — and the difficulties he has overcome to achieve them — Martin is reluctant to be viewed as an inspiration to others.

He said: “I can understand why people say you are an inspiration and things like that. It is really humbling and really nice to hear, but I don’t see myself as an inspiration but because in my eyes I’ve not done anything spectacular.

“I’ve not played Paralympics or world championships yet but that is what I am going to do.

“I don’t see it as a dream anymore. It’s down to me to make sure it happens.

“I’ve had great privileges. I got invited to Brazil to play in front of a live TV audience of five million people which was incredible.

“They invited loads of able bodied players, professional players from surrounding countries and they invited one player with a disability and that was me.” He added: “I’ve played table tennis with David Cameron, I’ve played in front of Will and Kate and got the chance to have a chat with them. Things like that I wouldn’t have experienced if I wasn’t playing table tennis.”