Paralympians

Volunteers at the Olympics and Paralympics are instructed not to call Paralympians or disabled spectators "crippled" or "lame", even if they are "just joking".

Archive 2008-06-01 2008

We pass the pink and blue Riverbank Arena, the hockey venue – hockey was one of the fastest selling sports – which has an acoustic wall for Paralympians, who'll play five-a-side football there with a ball that has a bell inside.

In Stratford's Olympic park, you can smell the ambition for London 2012 2012

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and U.S. Olympians and Paralympians are among those who will participate in the event, the White House said in a statement.

Obamas host event to support Chicago's bid for 2016 Olympics 2009

Of the budding Paralympians featured in Channel 4's upcoming documentary series Best of British, Robbie Hughes has had perhaps the furthest to travel to make the Games next year.

Paralympics 2012: Football has kept me alive, says Robbie Hughes 2011

If you asked any sporting expert 15 years ago if Paralympians would be competing against Olympians, they would have laughed you out of the room, says Adepitan.

Is it fair for 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius to run in London Olympics? 2011

Paralympians are elite athletes with physical disabilities such as vision impairment or missing limbs.

Andy Soule lost his legs, but found his competitive spirit 2010

As with their Olympic counterparts, homegrown Paralympians will be under the spotlight as never before in 12 months time – none more so than multiple medallists such as Roberts, David Weir and Lee Pearson.

Paralympics 2012: David Roberts keeps his sights on record 12th gold 2011

Paralympians in Soule's events are strapped into a sit-ski, a specially designed seat affixed to two skis, and pole their way around the course.

Andy Soule lost his legs, but found his competitive spirit 2010

Huddle around your computer screen to cheer on your favourite Paralympians.

Do It Myself Blog – Glenda Watson Hyatt » 2010 » March 2010

(Laughter.) (The Olympians and Paralympians lead exercises.)

Michelle Obama Premieres A Pantsuit (PHOTOS, POLL) 2010