PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.

Du Toit steals the show on record breaking day
South African swimmer claims 11th gold medal on memorable day

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.

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

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.

Records smashed on tremendous first day of powerlifting
Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records

Ireland’s Smyth Returns 4 Years Wiser
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.