For everyone thinking that London 2012 has come to an end, you'd be wrong. The Paralympic Games commence on the 29th of August 2012. The sports involved will be...
Archery
Athletics
Boccia
Cycling - Road
Cycling - Track
Equestrian
Football - 5 a side
Football - 7 a side
Goalball
Judo
Powelifting
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Sitting Volleyball
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Fencing
Wheelchair Rugby and
Wheelchair Tennis
147 nations will compete in the Paralympics, whereas the Olympics had 205. The Paralympics will not have independent athletes but the Olympics had 3 athletes competing under that 'nationality'. For more information on any of the sports check the paralympic website!
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