PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Georgian Powerlifter Suspended after Anti-Doping Rule Violation at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Georgian Powerlifter Shota Omarashvili has been suspended for two years for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
Athletics events come to a close
The final night of events on the track saw Oscar Pistorius secure 400m gold, China reign supreme again and thrilling finishes on the field.
Paralympics dominate front pages
London 2012 Games capture the imagination of host nation’s media at unprecedented levels.
Final day of spectacle in Aquatics Centre
After 10 days of emphatic swimming, the competition in the pool reaches its climax with the men’s 100m breaststroke SB9 and 4 x 100m medley relay 34 points.
Semi-finals set up USA, Canada, Australia and Japan
The penultime day of the wheelchair rugby tournament is set to showcase plenty of action as teams run for the gold medal match.
Bosnia-Herzegovina take the men's sitting volleyball gold
Nizam Cancar and Isa Zirahi on top form in the final.
Boccia reaches final stages
There are four gold medals to play for in boccia at ExCeL in the mixed individual finals on the last day of boccia competition.
Veteran Smith back in the game
Greg Smith made his Paralympic debut on the track at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Now, the Australian has the chance to accumulate one more title in wheelchair rugby.
Russia and Ukraine set to lock horns again in 7-a-side
Russia and Ukraine ensured a repeat of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games final with semi-final victories in the 7-a-side football tournament at Riverbank Arena on Friday (7 September).