The first of the swimming finals takes place with no fewer than 15 medals being decided on the first day of competition.
Athletics
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.
Goalball
All 12 of the men’s teams and six of the 10 women’s teams will feature in Thursday’s opener at the Copperbox.
Great Britain
Esther Vergeer looks to continue remarkable winning record
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
Summer Sports
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen will guide the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.
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.
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.