PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Goalball champions to debut on day one
All 12 of the men’s teams and six of the 10 women’s teams will feature in Thursday’s opener at the Copperbox.
Wheelchair tennis draw made at Eton Manor
Esther Vergeer looks to continue remarkable winning record
Australia racks up wins in wheelchair basketball
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 competition opens with 2 new world records
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.
Biggest Paralympics ever ready for spectacular start
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen will guide the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.
Boccia Preview
Boccia provides a true test of an athlete’s technique, nerve, and ability to perform under pressure
“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.
Du Toit steals the show on record breaking day
South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day
Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.
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.
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.
Rowing Preview
Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.
Records smashed on tremendous first day of powerlifting
Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records
Hosts Great Britain thrashed in opening goalball fixture
Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.
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.
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.
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.
Opening Ceremony delivers stunning reminder of human potential
A capacity crowd of 80,000 were captivated by stunning show at the Olympic Stadium.
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.