PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Boccia Preview
Boccia provides a true test of an athlete’s technique, nerve, and ability to perform under pressure
“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.
Records smashed on tremendous first day of powerlifting
Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records
Swimming competition opens with 2 new world records
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.
Powerlifters set to raise the bar
The first day of powerlifting competitions starts with a line-up of champions.
Rowing Preview
Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.
China and France dominant in table tennis
Both China and France stole the show on the opening day of table tennis at the ExCeL.
Hosts Great Britain thrashed in opening goalball fixture
Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.
Ireland’s Smyth Returns 4 Years Wiser
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.
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