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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wheelchair Tennis Preview
In London, Dutch sensation Esther Vergeer will try to keep her unbeaten streak of 440 matches alive as she goes for her four consecutive Paralympic singles gold.
5 breakthrough stars
With 4,280 athletes competing in London, we’ve chosen a select five who head into the Paralympics already having breakout years.
Canadian team ready for massive crowds in London
Wheelchair rugby veteran Garrett Hickling and boccia player Marco Dispaltro are eager to excite the crowds in the British capital.
Paralympians from Yesteryear to be First Torchbearers
The Five Paralympians of the Torch Relay competed in one of the first four Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Wall unveiled in Athletes Village
Sir Philip Craven hails "extraordinary strides in helping to change the world's perception of people with an impairment".
Scott Danberg to carry the US flag in the Opening Ceremony
Five-time Paralympian is voted by his teammates to have the honour of carrying the stars and stripes in the athletes procession.
Michael Johnson named flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony
New Zealand’s first shooting world champion was announced at the Team’s official Welcome Ceremony, held at New Zealand House.
Paralympic Flame created in Stoke Mandeville
The London 2012 Paralympic Flame was created at Stoke Mandeville Stadium with a legendary lineup that included IPC President Sir Philip Craven.
Paralympic flame to launch at spiritual home
Stoke Mandeville hosts the start of flame’s journey to Olympic Stadium
Equestrian Preview
Great Britain has been dominant recently inside the equestrian arena, though Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands will be pushing for the podium in London.
London 2012 Paralympics to be broadcast to largest audience
Rights Holding Broadcasters include America, Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Ireland and Iran.
Swimming Preview
As the second biggest sport on the London 2012 programme, swimmers such as Australia’s Matt Cowdrey, Brazil’s Daniel Dias and Great Britain’s own Ellie Simmonds should steal the headlines.
Wheelchair Basketball preview
With a lot of up-and-coming talent, several teams will look to knock off defending Paralympic champions Australia on the men’s side and USA on the women’s side.
Cycling Preview
Great Britain aiming to continue their dominance with USA and Australia looking to take home medals.
Shooting preview
The first medal at London 2012 will awarded in shooting with Republic of Korea, Sweden and Great Britain expected to feature strongly throughout the eight days of competition.
Slovenia’s Pintar honoured to be flag bearer
Despite starting competition early on the day after the Opening Ceremony, table tennis player Mateja Pintar is eager to carry Slovenia’s flag.
Sir Philip predicts huge London success
IPC President Sir Philip Craven says: "All the ingredients are there for best Paralympic Games ever."
Coldplay hit to close London 2012 Festival
Musicians across UK will perform their own unique renditions of Viva la Vida at the same time before the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.
IPC Announces Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame Inductees
Five individuals, including Paralympians and coaches, will be inducted into the Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame on Thursday (30 August).
Top athletes to create Samsung video blogs at London 2012
The IPC has chosen 50 top athletes to provide video blogs to the world during London 2012.