PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Georgian Powerlifter Suspended after Anti-Doping Rule Violation at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Georgian Powerlifter Shota Omarashvili has been suspended for two years for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
China wins all of the gold medals on the final day of table tennis
China performs a clean sweep of all the final day’s gold medals, bringing their overall tally to 14 table tennis golds.
Arlen defeats host nation’s poster girl
USA’s Victoria Arlen had a fitting end to her Paralympic debut, knocking off favourite Ellie Simmonds for gold in the 100m freestyle S6.
Boccia reaches final stages
There are four gold medals to play for in boccia at ExCeL in the mixed individual finals on the last day of boccia competition.
Athletics events come to a close
The final night of events on the track saw Oscar Pistorius secure 400m gold, China reign supreme again and thrilling finishes on the field.
China pulling away on piste
China and Hungary continue to be stellar in wheelchair fencing competiton.
Brazil seal 5-a-side title after goals from Gabriel Da Silva and Jefferson
France take silver and Spain claim gold at London 2012.
Latest Testing Methods Result in Suspension of Two Russian Powerlifters for Anti-Doping
New testing methods have resulted in two Russian Powerlifters receiving two year suspensions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Russia and Ukraine set to lock horns again in 7-a-side
Russia and Ukraine ensured a repeat of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games final with semi-final victories in the 7-a-side football tournament at Riverbank Arena on Friday (7 September).
Adermann wakes up a champion
Mareike Adermann was the driving force behind Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team securing gold.
Brazil dominate last day of boccia
Maciel Sousa Santos and Dirceu Pinto both triumph over Chinese opposition.
Big finish on last day in Olympic Stadium
The final day of athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Paralympic Games has 22 gold medals up for grabs.
China sends a team to every gold medal match
Final day of table tennis competition is a thrilling mix of defending champions, previous medal winners, and vastly improved teams.
The world comes to London and celebrates in style
Fans from the around the world have flocked to the Paralympic Games. Here are some of their experiences.
Paralympics dominate front pages
London 2012 Games capture the imagination of host nation’s media at unprecedented levels.
German women take title
Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team defeated Australia for gold at North Greenwich Arena.
O’Hanlon nabs the double
Australian's Evan O'Hanlon picked up another gold in a world-record time in the 200m T38 sprint.
Athletes gather for first-ever Paralympian Reunion
More than 150 athletes gathered together for the first Paralympian Reunion at Guildhall in central London.
Kunieda retains wheelchair tennis crown
Japan’s Shingo Kunieda defeated France’s Stephane Houdet to repeat as the Paralympic men’s singles champion.