PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
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
Powerlifters set to raise the bar
The first day of powerlifting competitions starts with a line-up of champions.
Sir Philip Craven hails launch of 2012 Paralympic Games
International Paralympic Committee President says Opening Ceremony is start of something special
Australia racks up wins in wheelchair basketball
Both Australia’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball team’s proved why they’re some of the world’s best on Day 1 of competition
United Nations supports the Paralympic Games
For the United Nations, the efforts of the Paralympics are of huge importance in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of diversity.
Ireland’s Smyth Returns 4 Years Wiser
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.
Hosts Great Britain thrashed in opening goalball fixture
Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.
