PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Canada announces London 2012 media coverage
There will be several channels throughout Canada televising the Paralympic Games, including CTV and TSN2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Watson to Carry Paralympic Flame in Torch Relay
The former boxer will be one of 580 inspirational torchbearers ahead of Opening Ceremony.
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.
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.