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What to watch: Day 11
The final day of London 2012 includes the marathon, the wheelchair rugby and football 7-a-side finals, and the Closing Ceremony which will be headlined by Coldplay.

Ukraine and Russia battle for gold in football 7-a-side
In a repeat of the Beijing 2008 final, Ukraine will have to overcome Russian to win its third consecutive gold medal in football 7-a-side in the Paralympic Games.
Four golds up for grabs in marathon to close the Games
Three men's events and one women's event close the last day of athletics competition in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair rugby semi-finals delight
Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.

Blade Runner Pistorius takes gold in 400m
South African star sets new Paralympic record.

Canada earns place in history
Having won the men's wheelchair basketball tournament in three of the last four Paralympic Games, Canada may be one of the best to have ever played the game.

Take nothing for granted
US Navy hero Bradley Snyder, who lost his vision one year ago today (7 September), has already won Paralympic gold in London.

Evan O'Hanlon: About my disability
Evan O'Hanlon, who won two golds at London 2012, would not change his disability for the world.

Canada tips Australia for gold
Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team proved they are the best in the world, defeating Australia in the gold-medal game, while USA beat Great Britain for bronze.

Freney takes it all
Jacqueline Freney had a perfect performance and won eight gold medals in all eight events she competed in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Men’s team event closes the wheelchair fencing
A competitive end to what has been a hugely successful wheelchair fencing tournament at London 2012.

Spectacular show provides fitting finale
Most successful Paralympic Games ever promises to leave lasting legacy.

What to watch: Day 10
Evan O'Hanlon, Tatytana McFadden and Oscar Pistorius are back at the track on Day 10, and there are finals in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and football 5-a-side.

Canada and Australia fight for top spot on podium
On the last day of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Canada and Australia fight for the gold and USA and Japan go for the bronze in the wheelchair rugby competition.

Georgian Powerlifter Suspended after Anti-Doping Rule Violation at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Georgian Powerlifter Shota Omarashvili has been suspended for two years for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.

Big finish on last day in Olympic Stadium
The final day of athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Paralympic Games has 22 gold medals up for grabs.

The world comes to London and celebrates in style
Fans from the around the world have flocked to the Paralympic Games. Here are some of their experiences.

China claims 3rd consecutive gold
China's women’s sitting volleyball team continues its domination over USA in memorable final.

Paralympics dominate front pages
London 2012 Games capture the imagination of host nation’s media at unprecedented levels.

USA top the road cycling medals table after mixed handbike relay triumph
Italy's Pizzi brothers strike gold in the men's B road race.