PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sir Philip Craven hails launch of 2012 Paralympic Games
International Paralympic Committee President says Opening Ceremony is start of something special
Thirty-six swimming races to be contested on Day 1
Keep your eyes on Australia's Matt Cowdrey, Ukraine’s Yevhiney Bohodayko and South Africa’s Natalie du Toit on the first day in the pool.
Football 7-a-side preview
Ukraine will try to claim a third consecutive gold medal in London but they will be aware of other teams that could take their Paralympic title.
Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.
Wheelchair tennis draw made at Eton Manor
Esther Vergeer looks to continue remarkable winning record
Matt Stutzman steals the show in his first Paralympic Games appearance
Great Britain and Russia also produce strong performances in archery
Goalball champions to debut on day one
All 12 of the men’s teams and six of the 10 women’s teams will feature in Thursday’s opener at the Copperbox.
Du Toit steals the show on record breaking day
South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day
Swimming competition opens with 2 new world records
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.