PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

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