PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paralympic Flame created in Stoke Mandeville
The London 2012 Paralympic Flame was created at Stoke Mandeville Stadium with a legendary lineup that included IPC President Sir Philip Craven.
Paralympic Wall unveiled in Athletes Village
Sir Philip Craven hails "extraordinary strides in helping to change the world's perception of people with an impairment".
Scott Danberg to carry the US flag in the Opening Ceremony
Five-time Paralympian is voted by his teammates to have the honour of carrying the stars and stripes in the athletes procession.
Paralympic flame to launch at spiritual home
Stoke Mandeville hosts the start of flame’s journey to Olympic Stadium
Equestrian Preview
Great Britain has been dominant recently inside the equestrian arena, though Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands will be pushing for the podium in London.
Canadian team ready for massive crowds in London
Wheelchair rugby veteran Garrett Hickling and boccia player Marco Dispaltro are eager to excite the crowds in the British capital.