PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

London 2012

Twenty one years after competing at the motor-racing circuit as an F3000 driver, Italy's Alex Zanardi - who also raced in F1 - returned to Brands Hatch to light up the Games, striking double gold in the hand-cycling events.

Athletics

Brazil’s Alan Fonteles Oliveira produced one of the biggest upsets in Paralympic history, defeating sprinting great Oscar Pistorius in the 200m T44 in London.

Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi has taken the IPC’s top moment of 2012 after winning two Paralympic golds on the same course he competed on as a motor race driver.

London 2012

29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012

London 2012

Teresa Perales’ behind-the-scenes video of her handing a medal to her son captivated audiences and became the most-viewed Samsung Paralympic Blog of the Games.

Table Tennis

David Wetherill’s incredible diving table tennis shot at London 2012 went viral on YouTube, racking up 6.3 million views and counting.

Wheelchair Tennis

David Hall named ambassador of 2013 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Tour

London 2012

Canada produced one of the most memorable wheelchair rugby performances ever to defeat arch-rivals USA, 50-49, in the semi-final at London 2012.

London 2012

IPC Director of Media and Communications picks out his best moment of 2012

London 2012

As the IPC's Top 50 Moments continues, Gareth A Davies chooses his favourite of 2012

London 2012

Exactly one year to the day after losing his eyesight in Afghanistan, US Navy hero Bradley Snyder swam to Paralympic gold at London 2012.

London 2012

Oscar Pistorius became a household name worldwide after competing in both the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

London 2012

In her annual address to Commonwealth countries, Queen Elizabeth II will hail the "splendid summer of sport".

London 2012

For many people, Vergeer is invincible and there’s almost an assumption that she will win. But for her it takes a lot of hard work and mental strength to withstand this pressure.

Singapore

London 2012

Special ceremony sees London 2012 Paralympians recognised with Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals

London 2012

With 80,000 fans cheering him on, Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento insisted on finishing the 100m T46 final, despite a pulled hamstring.

London 2012

We recently asked our fans on Facebook, Twitter and G+ to let us know what your favourite moments of the year were and here they are.

London 2012

The London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony saw Coldplay, one of Britain’s best-selling music acts, joined by global superstars Rihanna and Jay-Z in a spectacular celebration of the achievements of Paralympic athletes and an amazing summer of sport.

London 2012

When Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock smashed the world record in the 100m T44 at the US Paralympic Track & Field Trials, he raised the bar for the race that everyone will remember.