PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sir Philip Craven hails launch of 2012 Paralympic Games
International Paralympic Committee President says Opening Ceremony is start of something special
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
Ireland’s Smyth Returns 4 Years Wiser
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.
United Nations supports the Paralympic Games
For the United Nations, the efforts of the Paralympics are of huge importance in promoting the inclusion and acceptance of diversity.
Hosts Great Britain thrashed in opening goalball fixture
Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.
Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.
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.
Thirty-six swimming races to be contested on Day 1
Keep your eyes on Australia's Matt Cowdrey, Ukraine’s Yevhiney Bohodayko and South Africa’s Natalie du Toit on the first day in the pool.
Football 7-a-side preview
Ukraine will try to claim a third consecutive gold medal in London but they will be aware of other teams that could take their Paralympic title.