PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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www.paralympic.org to broadcast over 580 hours of live sporting action across five channels in addition to making 1,000 hours of video on demand available.

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Norway’s Sonar Paralympic team won the Clagett Regatta in Newport, USA, whilst the home sailor, Marc LeBlanc, won the 2.4mR race

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Great Britain hopes to maintain its Paralympic titles in Equestrian with a mix of experience and youth on its London 2012 team.

Siamand Rahman

Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.

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With 50 days to go until London 2012, Australia revealed its Swimming team, led by Matt Cowdrey and Blake Cochrane.

Iceland's London 2012 team

All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games

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With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the event is about to become more special than it has ever been before.

50 days to go on beach

Tuesday (10 July) marks 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and with that comes the annoucement of the Paralympic Torch 24-hour relay route.

handcyclist Rachel Morris

Great Britain's hand-cyclist Rachel Morris is battling to recover from an accident in time for the London 2012 Paralympic Games