Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Both Australia’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball team’s proved why they’re some of the world’s best on Day 1 of competition

Boccia provides a true test of an athlete’s technique, nerve, and ability to perform under pressure

Swimming

New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.

Summer Sports

Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen will guide the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.

Open from 30 August to 9 September, the exhibition is designed to raise awareness of the Paralympic sport and competing athletes during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Great Britain

South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day

Equestrian

Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.

Football 7-a-side

Ukraine will try to claim a third consecutive gold medal in London but they will be aware of other teams that could take their Paralympic title.

For the United Nations, the efforts of the Paralympics are of huge importance in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of diversity.

Powerlifting

Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records

Rowing

Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.

Goalball

Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.

Sitting Volleyball

The Paralympics do not come around every day, so be sure to take it all in says USA's Kendra Lancaster.

Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the 166 countries marching at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Canada

With 503 medal events on the London 2012 programme book-ended by the Opening and Closing Ceremony, here are five events we believe could dazzle you.

Great Britain

A capacity crowd of 80,000 were captivated by stunning show at the Olympic Stadium.

Great Britain

In the men’s competition, Iran and Bosnia will battle it out, while China and USA will battle on the women’s side.

Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen feature in the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.

Goalball

The fast paced and aggressive nature of Goalball always makes it a fans favourite and it will be looking to sparkle in the Copper Box once more.

Great Britain

With 140 athletes competing at the Royal Artillery Barracks, look out for Great Britain in the individual events and China and South Korea in the team events.