4,200 athletes from 165 countries set to take part as Paralympic Games return to spiritual birthplace

Athletics

American Jeremy Campbell could be a threat to British favourite Dan Greaves in the Discus competition both in Manchester and London this year.

Brit and Grammy Award winners who have sold 55 million records worldwide will bring down on the curtain on London 2012 in style

Powerlifting

Goalball

The London 2012 Goalball venue was built to achieve an annual energy savings of up to 40 per cent and will be used for a variety of events following the Paralympics.

Zimbabwe

The IPC is working with developing National Paralympic Committees as part of its overall digital media strategy to propel the Paralympic Movement forward around the globe.

Powerlifting

Goalball

Bruno and Tom Vanhove are both brothers and teammates, making for healthy Goalball competition in Belgium as the team heads to London.