PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Cycling Preview
Great Britain aiming to continue their dominance with USA and Australia looking to take home medals.
Shooting preview
The first medal at London 2012 will awarded in shooting with Republic of Korea, Sweden and Great Britain expected to feature strongly throughout the eight days of competition.
Slovenia’s Pintar honoured to be flag bearer
Despite starting competition early on the day after the Opening Ceremony, table tennis player Mateja Pintar is eager to carry Slovenia’s flag.
Sir Philip predicts huge London success
IPC President Sir Philip Craven says: "All the ingredients are there for best Paralympic Games ever."
Coldplay hit to close London 2012 Festival
Musicians across UK will perform their own unique renditions of Viva la Vida at the same time before the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.
IPC Announces Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame Inductees
Five individuals, including Paralympians and coaches, will be inducted into the Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame on Thursday (30 August).
Top athletes to create Samsung video blogs at London 2012
The IPC has chosen 50 top athletes to provide video blogs to the world during London 2012.
London 2012 ceremonial cauldron details announced
Cyclist Simon Richardson will light the Paralympic ceremonial cauldron outside City Hall in Cardiff on Monday.
5 Paralympic greats
Take a trip back into time as we approach the Paralympics, refreshing your memory on who are some of the best to have ever competed at the Paralympic Games.
Swimming: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Swimming at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.