Paralympic Games - London 2012

[David48]

The Paralympic Games - London 2012 are about to commence with their Opening Ceremony in about 2 hours.

Paralympic flame at London Zoo

Even though it will apparently be the largest ever, the Event has gained little media attention in this country (Australia).

Britain's Jonnie Peacock

As a compelling visual sporting event ... nah

As a triumph of human will and overcoming adversity ...

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[Lickey]

I missed the opening, but im sure it will be on Youtube very soon, I will say well done to all those who take part, it certainly gives a little hope to all the disadvantaged round the world,

In advance, i would like to say a big Thankyou for all those taking part,

[Lickey]

you can watch different events live here http://paralympic.org/

[David48]

There are, of course, different classes of disabilities.

Paralympics 2012: a guide to the classifications

[Lickey]

David, i dont know if you are familiar with the english comedian Jim Davidson, he has got some relative points in the following link,

His Paralympics starts about half way through,

[David48]

^^ never have seen this guy before.

For those who watch him ... Jim Davidson makes Billy Connolly look politicially correct!

To be fair though ... his ability with accents was supurb.

Actually his unique take on the Paralympics is right at the end of this clip and mostly on the next part 7

[David48]

Some images from Day 3 ...

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[David48]

LONDON, Sept 5 -- Thailand took a gold medal in the Mixed Team Boccia while wheelchair racer Prawat Mahoram grabbed a silver medal in the 1500m wheelchair race at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Link to the Thai News Story here