PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Hynd brothers take the spotlight
British swimmers claim silver and bronze after mother, Helen, was a Paralympic Torchbearer.
Du Toit steals the show on record breaking day
South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day
What to watch: Day 1
The first of the swimming finals takes place with no fewer than 15 medals being decided on the first day of competition.
Wheelchair tennis draw made at Eton Manor
Esther Vergeer looks to continue remarkable winning record
Records smashed on tremendous first day of powerlifting
Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records
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.
Powerlifters set to raise the bar
The first day of powerlifting competitions starts with a line-up of champions.
Biggest Paralympics ever ready for spectacular start
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen will guide the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.
Boccia Preview
Boccia provides a true test of an athlete’s technique, nerve, and ability to perform under pressure