PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

China and France dominant in table tennis
Both China and France stole the show on the opening day of table tennis at the ExCeL.

Hosts Great Britain thrashed in opening goalball fixture
Prince William watches as Lithuania romp to 11-1 win.

Ireland’s Smyth Returns 4 Years Wiser
Irish sprinter Jason Smyth will try to defend his title as fastest Paralympian on the planet.

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

14 countries to make Paralympic debuts
It’s been backed to be the biggest Paralympics yet, and contributing are 14 countries making their debut at this year’s Games.

Zhang Cuiping sets new world record
Chinese shooter claims the first gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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.

Goalball preview
The fast paced and aggressive nature of Goalball always makes it a fans favourite and it will be looking to sparkle in the Copper Box once more.

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

IPC to Provide Groundbreaking Athletes Feedback During Opening Ceremony
Paralympics Opening Ceremony in London will include content from competing Athletes for first time

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.

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.

Judo preview
Russia, Azerbaijan and Great Britain will all be chasing China in 13 judo events.
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.

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.

Biggest Paralympics launch in spectacular style
Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Ian McKellen feature in the London 2012 Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium.

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.

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.

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.