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

Swimming

New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.

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

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.

Great Britain

South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day

Equestrian

Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.

Football 7-a-side

Ukraine will try to claim a third consecutive gold medal in London but they will be aware of other teams that could take their Paralympic title.

For the United Nations, the efforts of the Paralympics are of huge importance in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of diversity.