PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

For the United Nations, the efforts of the Paralympics are of huge importance in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of diversity.

Powerlifting

Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records

Rowing

Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.

Goalball

Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.

Sitting Volleyball

The Paralympics do not come around every day, so be sure to take it all in says USA's Kendra Lancaster.

Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the 166 countries marching at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Canada

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.

Great Britain

A capacity crowd of 80,000 were captivated by stunning show at the Olympic Stadium.

Great Britain

In the men’s competition, Iran and Bosnia will battle it out, while China and USA will battle on the women’s side.

Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen feature in the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.

Goalball

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.

Great Britain

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.

Paralympics Opening Ceremony in London will include content from competing Athletes for first time

With 4,280 athletes competing in London, we’ve chosen a select five who head into the Paralympics already having breakout years.

Judo

Russia, Azerbaijan and Great Britain will all be chasing China in 13 judo events.

Wheelchair Tennis

In London, Dutch sensation Esther Vergeer will try to keep her unbeaten streak of 440 matches alive as she goes for her four consecutive Paralympic singles gold.

Athletics

Take a moment to think about where you came from to get to the world’s stage.

Athletics

With some of the biggest names in Paralympic sport competing in 170 medal events, athletes on the track and field are expected to light up Olympic Stadium.

Wheelchair Basketball

London 2012 has come around faster than expected, but it is time to show the world what we all can do.

Table Tennis

Table tennis is likely to be one of the most hotly contested sports at the London 2012 Paralympic Games with hundreds of athletes participating over 10 days of enthralling action.