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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Cycling Preview
Great Britain aiming to continue their dominance with USA and Australia looking to take home medals.
Paralympic Flame created in Stoke Mandeville
The London 2012 Paralympic Flame was created at Stoke Mandeville Stadium with a legendary lineup that included IPC President Sir Philip Craven.
Paralympic Wall unveiled in Athletes Village
Sir Philip Craven hails "extraordinary strides in helping to change the world's perception of people with an impairment".
Swimming Preview
As the second biggest sport on the London 2012 programme, swimmers such as Australia’s Matt Cowdrey, Brazil’s Daniel Dias and Great Britain’s own Ellie Simmonds should steal the headlines.
Equestrian Preview
Great Britain has been dominant recently inside the equestrian arena, though Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands will be pushing for the podium in London.
Michael Johnson named flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony
New Zealand’s first shooting world champion was announced at the Team’s official Welcome Ceremony, held at New Zealand House.
Canadian team ready for massive crowds in London
Wheelchair rugby veteran Garrett Hickling and boccia player Marco Dispaltro are eager to excite the crowds in the British capital.
Shooting preview
The first medal at London 2012 will awarded in shooting with Republic of Korea, Sweden and Great Britain expected to feature strongly throughout the eight days of competition.
London 2012 Paralympics to be broadcast to largest audience
Rights Holding Broadcasters include America, Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Ireland and Iran.
Wheelchair Basketball preview
With a lot of up-and-coming talent, several teams will look to knock off defending Paralympic champions Australia on the men’s side and USA on the women’s side.
Slovenia’s Pintar honoured to be flag bearer
Despite starting competition early on the day after the Opening Ceremony, table tennis player Mateja Pintar is eager to carry Slovenia’s flag.
IPC Announces Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame Inductees
Five individuals, including Paralympians and coaches, will be inducted into the Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame on Thursday (30 August).
Sir Philip predicts huge London success
IPC President Sir Philip Craven says: "All the ingredients are there for best Paralympic Games ever."
Top athletes to create Samsung video blogs at London 2012
The IPC has chosen 50 top athletes to provide video blogs to the world during London 2012.
Coldplay hit to close London 2012 Festival
Musicians across UK will perform their own unique renditions of Viva la Vida at the same time before the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.
5 Paralympic greats
Take a trip back into time as we approach the Paralympics, refreshing your memory on who are some of the best to have ever competed at the Paralympic Games.
London 2012 ceremonial cauldron details announced
Cyclist Simon Richardson will light the Paralympic ceremonial cauldron outside City Hall in Cardiff on Monday.
Canada announces London 2012 media coverage
There will be several channels throughout Canada televising the Paralympic Games, including CTV and TSN2.
Setanta Sports to air 73 hours of coverage in Ireland
In Ireland, Setanta Sports will air 73 hours of London 2012 coverage with a panel of Paralympians and Olympians.
5 Underrated storylines
Here are five storylines many Paralympic fans may not be aware of but could steal the headlines once the London 2012 competition begins.