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Biggest Paralympics ever ready for spectacular start
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen will guide the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.
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Boccia Preview
Boccia provides a true test of an athlete’s technique, nerve, and ability to perform under pressure
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“Passion for the Paralympics” opened in Olympic Park
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.
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Du Toit steals the show on record breaking day
South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day
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Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.
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United Nations supports the Paralympic Games
For the United Nations, the efforts of the Paralympics are of huge importance in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of diversity.
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Football 7-a-side preview
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.
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Rowing Preview
Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.
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Records smashed on tremendous first day of powerlifting
Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records
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Hosts Great Britain thrashed in opening goalball fixture
Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.
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Kendra Lancaster: Time to soak up the atmosphere
The Paralympics do not come around every day, so be sure to take it all in says USA's Kendra Lancaster.
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List of Opening Ceremony flag bearers
Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the 166 countries marching at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
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5 events not to be missed
With 503 medal events on the London 2012 programme book-ended by the Opening and Closing Ceremony, here are five events we believe could dazzle you.
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Opening Ceremony delivers stunning reminder of human potential
A capacity crowd of 80,000 were captivated by stunning show at the Olympic Stadium.
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Sitting volleyball preview
In the men’s competition, Iran and Bosnia will battle it out, while China and USA will battle on the women’s side.
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Biggest Paralympics launch in spectacular style
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen feature in the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.
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Goalball preview
The fast paced and aggressive nature of Goalball always makes it a fans favourite and it will be looking to sparkle in the Copper Box once more.
Archery Preview
With 140 athletes competing at the Royal Artillery Barracks, look out for Great Britain in the individual events and China and South Korea in the team events.
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IPC to Provide Groundbreaking Athletes Feedback During Opening Ceremony
Paralympics Opening Ceremony in London will include content from competing Athletes for first time
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5 breakthrough stars
With 4,280 athletes competing in London, we’ve chosen a select five who head into the Paralympics already having breakout years.