PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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

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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.

Michelle Stilwell

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

Maksym Veraksa

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

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

Peter Norfolk

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

Teresa Perales

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

Michael Watson

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

Ottobock in London

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.