PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Opening Ceremony Fireworks

International Paralympic Committee President says Opening Ceremony is start of something special

Jamol Pilgrim

It’s been backed to be the biggest Paralympics yet, and contributing are 14 countries making their debut at this year’s Games.

Archery

Great Britain and Russia also produce strong performances in archery

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Both China and France stole the show on the opening day of table tennis at the ExCeL.

Zhang Cuiping celebrates with her gold medal

Chinese shooter claims the first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Anthony Peddle

The first day of powerlifting competitions starts with a line-up of champions.

A picture of a girl cycling

The first of the swimming finals takes place with no fewer than 15 medals being decided on the first day of competition.

Jason Smyth

Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.

Chinese Goalball Women's Team

All 12 of the men’s teams and six of the 10 women’s teams will feature in Thursday’s opener at the Copperbox.

Esther Vergeer in action at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

Esther Vergeer looks to continue remarkable winning record