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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
The 12 biggest upsets at London 2012
Sport is never entirely predictable, and London 2012 certainly had its fair share of upsets.
Paralympians pick up Samsung Paralympic Blogger awards
Over the past three weeks, 50 top Paralympians have been recording behind-the-scenes video blogs as well as racking up over 70 Paralympic medals.
London 2012: Top 12 performances
In no particular order, here are the 12 athletes who had some of the most standout performances at the Paralympic Games.
London 2012: Top 12 quotes
Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
IPC Athletics partners with London Marathon
The IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup will be held in conjunction with the Virgin London Marathon in 2013.
Gold puts Gershony in tears
Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.
Weir claims 4th gold in Paralympic marathon
David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.
Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z close unforgettable Paralympic Games
World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.
Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.
Sir Philip hails “simply amazing” Games
International Paralympic Committee President closes London 2012 by paying tribute to athletes.
Russia clinch gold in football 7-a-side
Romanov’s goal proves enough for Russians to edge out Ukraine, while Iran take bronze.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.