NEWS FROM BEIJING 2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES

Memorable Moment | Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony

A look back at one of most iconic moments in Paralympic history

10 Year Anniverary of the Beijing 2008

Decade on from Games that changed Paralympic Movement forever

a female wheelchair racer celebrates after the finish line

19-time Paralympic medallist Jessica Galli talks post retirement

Agitos representation during the Beijing Opening Ceremony

As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.

Athlete horseback riding

A look back at the sport’s 20 years since being part of the Paralympic Games.

Impossible

With Brazil passing a new law that will transform the lives of millions of people with an impairment, are the Paralympics now the world’s number one sporting event for delivering societal change?

Agitos Foundation - Beijing

Legacy of Beijing 2008 Paralympics leaves Great Wall of China and Forbidden City accessible.

A picture of a man in wheelchair climbing with a torch

Paralympian Ambassador Hou Bin stuns the crowd when lighting the flame in a spectacular fashion.

A picture of a man on a podium with a medal around his neck

British laid-back and hip shooter Matt Skelhon is confident of winning a gold medal as he returns to the range at the 2013 IPC Shooting World Cup.

A picture of 2 people rowing together

Beijing Paralympic silver medallist Kathryn Ross is hoping to turn silver into gold in London after being named on the Australian Rowing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Great Britain men's Wheelchair Basketball

Men’s Wheelchair Basketball teams from Canada, Great Britain and Spain head to Worcester for a three-team tournament prior to London 2012.

Kurt Fearnley

Kurt Fearnley, Evan O’Hanlon and Kelly Cartwright headline a 43-strong Australian Athletics delegation for London 2012.

Papua New Guinea NPC

A pictures of 2 mens in action during a Judo demonsrtation

With three days of grappling and struggling, Judo will be one of the highlights of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Naomi Soazo

Since winning gold in Beijing, Soazo has had to settle for silver and bronze at the last two world championships. In London, she hopes to wrestle her way back to the top of the podium.

Sam Ingram competing

Great Britain’s judoka Samuel Ingram surprised everyone in Beijing 2008 by taking bronze. In London he’ll compete in the -90kg category in front of home crowds.

A picture of an archer

Philipe Horner, admittingly a quirky Swiss archer, is rising to the top of his game just in time for London 2012.

John Stubbs

British archer John Stubbs was officially selected to compete in at London 2012 this week, where he hopes to defend his Paralympic title.

A picture of a woman archer

With seven days of Archery events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

shooter holding gun

Libby Kosmala to participate in her 11th Paralympic Games