PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sitting volleyball preview
In the men’s competition, Iran and Bosnia will battle it out, while China and USA will battle on the women’s side.

April Holmes: One step closer
Take a moment to think about where you came from to get to the world’s stage.

Athletics preview
With some of the biggest names in Paralympic sport competing in 170 medal events, athletes on the track and field are expected to light up Olympic Stadium.

Opening Ceremony delivers stunning reminder of human potential
A capacity crowd of 80,000 were captivated by stunning show at the Olympic Stadium.

David Eng: Time to get the Games started
London 2012 has come around faster than expected, but it is time to show the world what we all can do.

Wheelchair Tennis Preview
In London, Dutch sensation Esther Vergeer will try to keep her unbeaten streak of 440 matches alive as she goes for her four consecutive Paralympic singles gold.

5 breakthrough stars
With 4,280 athletes competing in London, we’ve chosen a select five who head into the Paralympics already having breakout years.

Table tennis preview
Table tennis is likely to be one of the most hotly contested sports at the London 2012 Paralympic Games with hundreds of athletes participating over 10 days of enthralling action.

Kendra Lancaster: Time to soak up the atmosphere
The Paralympics do not come around every day, so be sure to take it all in says USA's Kendra Lancaster.

Michael Johnson named flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony
New Zealand’s first shooting world champion was announced at the Team’s official Welcome Ceremony, held at New Zealand House.