For the first time, Cape Verde will participate at the Paralympic Games on merit and not by invitation. Márcio Fernandes achieved the A Qualification time and will be the country’s only athlete in Athletics.
Great Britain
The medals for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be kept safe in the historic Tower of London during the Games.
Goalball
The third "Friendship Games" will take place from 7-8 July in the Great Lakes region of Africa: two days of trans-border sports competitions intended to promote peace and unite young people.
Wheelchair Tennis
Athletics
Brazil's Terezinha Guilhermina has set out to be the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world.
Equestrian
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Equestrian at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Athletics
British sprinter could now challenge Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton for gold after 10.85 performance.
Sydney 2000
The International Association for Disabled Sailing have launched a Paralympic Sailing competition website.
Athletics
Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport
Athletics
Jerome Singleton, Tatyana McFadden and April Holmes highlight the American squad headed to the Paralympic Games.
