PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Bradley Snyder

US Navy hero Bradley Snyder, who lost his vision one year ago today (7 September), has already won Paralympic gold in London.

Evan O'Hanlon

Evan O'Hanlon, who won two golds at London 2012, would not change his disability for the world.

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World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.

Closing ceremony

Most successful Paralympic Games ever promises to leave lasting legacy.

Sir Philip Craven

International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.

Kurt Fearnley

Three men's events and one women's event close the last day of athletics competition in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Canada men's wheelchair basketball team

Having won the men's wheelchair basketball tournament in three of the last four Paralympic Games, Canada may be one of the best to have ever played the game.

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Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.

Jacqueline Freney - London 2012

Jacqueline Freney had a perfect performance and won eight gold medals in all eight events she competed in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Athletes practicing wheelchair fencing.

A competitive end to what has been a hugely successful wheelchair fencing tournament at London 2012.