PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Zhang Cuiping sets new world record
Chinese shooter claims the first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Rowing Preview
Tom Aggar heads the field going for glory at Eton Dorney.
Biggest Paralympics launch in spectacular style
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen feature in the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.
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.
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.
Judo preview
Russia, Azerbaijan and Great Britain will all be chasing China in 13 judo events.
5 events not to be missed
With 503 medal events on the London 2012 programme book-ended by the Opening and Closing Ceremony, here are five events we believe could dazzle you.
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.
List of Opening Ceremony flag bearers
Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the 166 countries marching at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Archery Preview
With 140 athletes competing at the Royal Artillery Barracks, look out for Great Britain in the individual events and China and South Korea in the team events.