PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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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).
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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.
Sir Philip predicts huge London success
IPC President Sir Philip Craven says: "All the ingredients are there for best Paralympic Games ever."
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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.
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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.
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London 2012 ceremonial cauldron details announced
Cyclist Simon Richardson will light the Paralympic ceremonial cauldron outside City Hall in Cardiff on Monday.
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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.
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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.
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London 2012: By the numbers
Here’s a quick list of the London 2012 Paralympic Games by the numbers, covering everything from athletes and venues live coverage and media figures.
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Canada announces London 2012 media coverage
There will be several channels throughout Canada televising the Paralympic Games, including CTV and TSN2.
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Swimming: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Swimming at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Ukrainian Pair Looks to Dominate Pool
Maksym Veraksa will try to repeat as the fastest Paralympian in the pool, while 18-year-old Yevheniy Bohodayko could swim nine events.
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Norfolk to Carry Flag for Great Britain
Quads wheelchair tennis player Peter Norfolk will carry the flag for host nation Great Britain in the Opening Ceremony of London 2012.
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Teresa Perales Picked as Spanish Flag Bearer
Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Teresa Perales will carry the flag for the Spanish delegation at the Opening Ceremony on 29 August.
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Michael Watson to Carry Paralympic Flame in Torch Relay
The former boxer will be one of 580 inspirational torchbearers ahead of Opening Ceremony.
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Ottobock Team Spurs Into Action in London
IPC Worldwide Paralympic Partner Ottobock will operate 13 workshops for the Paralympic Games to provide technical service to the more than 4,200 athletes competing.
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Greg Smith Named Australian Flag Bearer
Four-time Paralympian and Wheelchair Rugby Player Greg Smith was chosen to carry Australia's flag at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
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Four Paralympic Flames Lit
Paralympic Flames were lit on the highest peaks of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and will soon come together to form the Paralympic Torch.