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Great Britain

The Five Paralympians of the Torch Relay competed in one of the first four Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair Basketball

With a lot of up-and-coming talent, several teams will look to knock off defending Paralympic champions Australia on the men’s side and USA on the women’s side.

Shooting

New Zealand’s first shooting world champion was announced at the Team’s official Welcome Ceremony, held at New Zealand House.

Athletics

Five-time Paralympian is voted by his teammates to have the honour of carrying the stars and stripes in the athletes procession.

Canada

Wheelchair rugby veteran Garrett Hickling and boccia player Marco Dispaltro are eager to excite the crowds in the British capital.

Shooting

The first medal at London 2012 will awarded in shooting with Republic of Korea, Sweden and Great Britain expected to feature strongly throughout the eight days of competition.

Equestrian

Great Britain has been dominant recently inside the equestrian arena, though Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands will be pushing for the podium in London.

The IPC has chosen 50 top athletes to provide video blogs to the world during London 2012.

Five individuals, including Paralympians and coaches, will be inducted into the Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame on Thursday (30 August).