PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Arlen puts Simmonds under pressure
The women’s 100m freestyle S6 is likely to be the face-off between defending champion Eleanor Simmonds and American world record holder Victoria Arlen.
The world comes to London and celebrates in style
Fans from the around the world have flocked to the Paralympic Games. Here are some of their experiences.
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.
China pulling away on piste
China and Hungary continue to be stellar in wheelchair fencing competiton.
Paralympics dominate front pages
London 2012 Games capture the imagination of host nation’s media at unprecedented levels.
Athletes gather for first-ever Paralympian Reunion
More than 150 athletes gathered together for the first Paralympian Reunion at Guildhall in central London.
China sends a team to every gold medal match
Final day of table tennis competition is a thrilling mix of defending champions, previous medal winners, and vastly improved teams.
German women take title
Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team defeated Australia for gold at North Greenwich Arena.
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.
Popow gets his sprinting gold
Germany's Heinrich Popow slipped past Australia's Scott Reardon in the 100m T42 sprint to take the Paralympic title.