PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Zhang Cuiping sets new world record
Chinese shooter claims the first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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.

April Holmes: One step closer
Take a moment to think about where you came from to get to the world’s stage.

Goalball preview
The fast paced and aggressive nature of Goalball always makes it a fans favourite and it will be looking to sparkle in the Copper Box once more.

IPC to Provide Groundbreaking Athletes Feedback During Opening Ceremony
Paralympics Opening Ceremony in London will include content from competing Athletes for first time

List of Opening Ceremony flag bearers
Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the 166 countries marching at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Judo preview
Russia, Azerbaijan and Great Britain will all be chasing China in 13 judo events.

David Eng: Time to get the Games started
London 2012 has come around faster than expected, but it is time to show the world what we all can do.
Archery Preview
With 140 athletes competing at the Royal Artillery Barracks, look out for Great Britain in the individual events and China and South Korea in the team 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.