Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Great Britain

IPC President Sir Philip Craven says: "All the ingredients are there for best Paralympic Games ever."

Musicians across UK will perform their own unique renditions of Viva la Vida at the same time before the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.

Take a trip back into time as we approach the Paralympics, refreshing your memory on who are some of the best to have ever competed at the Paralympic Games.

Cyclist Simon Richardson will light the Paralympic ceremonial cauldron outside City Hall in Cardiff on Monday.

Athletics

Here are five storylines many Paralympic fans may not be aware of but could steal the headlines once the London 2012 competition begins.

Ireland

In Ireland, Setanta Sports will air 73 hours of London 2012 coverage with a panel of Paralympians and Olympians.

Summer Sports

Here’s a quick list of the London 2012 Paralympic Games by the numbers, covering everything from athletes and venues live coverage and media figures.

Canada

There will be several channels throughout Canada televising the Paralympic Games, including CTV and TSN2.

Swimming

Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Swimming at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swimming

Maksym Veraksa will try to repeat as the fastest Paralympian in the pool, while 18-year-old Yevheniy Bohodayko could swim nine events.

Wheelchair Tennis

Quads wheelchair tennis player Peter Norfolk will carry the flag for host nation Great Britain in the Opening Ceremony of London 2012.

Swimming

Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Teresa Perales will carry the flag for the Spanish delegation at the Opening Ceremony on 29 August.

The former boxer will be one of 580 inspirational torchbearers ahead of Opening Ceremony.

IPC Worldwide Paralympic Partner Ottobock will operate 13 workshops for the Paralympic Games to provide technical service to the more than 4,200 athletes competing.

Wheelchair Rugby

Four-time Paralympian and Wheelchair Rugby Player Greg Smith was chosen to carry Australia's flag at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Paralympic Flames were lit on the highest peaks of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and will soon come together to form the Paralympic Torch.

Jordan

Sochi 2014

LOCOG is transitioning the look of London and the Olympic Park to reflect the Paralympic Games, now just a week away.