PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sir Philip hails “simply amazing” Games
International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.
Spectacular show provides fitting finale
Most successful Paralympic Games ever promises to leave lasting legacy.
Weir claims 4th gold in Paralympic marathon
David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.
Russia clinch gold in football 7-a-side
Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.
What to watch: Day 11
The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.
Gold puts Gershony in tears
Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.
Ukraine and Russia battle for gold in football 7-a-side
In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.
Evan O'Hanlon: About my disability
Evan O'Hanlon, who won two golds at London 2012, would not change his disability for the world.
Men’s team event closes the wheelchair fencing
A competitive end to what has been a hugely successful wheelchair fencing tournament at London 2012.
Take nothing for granted
US Navy hero Bradley Snyder, who lost his vision one year ago today (7 September), has already won Paralympic gold in London.