What are the Paralympics?

The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy.

When did they start and why?

The Paralympics have grown from a small gathering of British World War II veterans in 1948 to become one of the largest international sport events by the early 21st century. Paralympians strive for equal treatment with non-disabled Olympic athletes, but there is a large funding gap between Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

When is the opening ceremony being held in 2012?

They will be held in London, United Kingdom, after the city was successful with its bid for the Paralympics and Summer Olympic Games.

What is the logo for the London Paralympics? (Add a picture of it on your blog)

The 2012 Summer Paralympics uses a logo sharing a common design with that of the Summer Olympics. The logo, designed by Wolff Olins, was unveiled on 4 June 2007, and is a representation of the number 2012. The Paralympic version has its own distinct colour scheme, and substitutes the Olympic Rings with the Paralympic "agitos".