PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
14 countries to make Paralympic debuts
It’s been backed to be the biggest Paralympics yet, and contributing are 14 countries making their debut at this year’s Games.
Brussig sisters dominate on the first day of the judo competition
Ukraine's Yuliya Halinska also impresses at ExCeL.
“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.
Zhang Cuiping sets new world record
Chinese shooter claims the first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Rowing Preview
Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.
Biggest Paralympics launch in spectacular style
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen feature in the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at 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.
Table tennis preview
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.
Judo preview
Russia, Azerbaijan and Great Britain will all be chasing China in 13 judo events.
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.