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1. New ruling opens way for HK to win more medals

   Posted Nov 29th 2009, 12:00am by Alvin Sallay

   ... Paralympic Games after a landmark decision by officials in Kuala Lumpur last week. The decision by the general assembly of the International Paralympic Committee to formally ratify a motion for the re-inclusion of ID athletes from the 2012 Paralympic Games in London was welcomed by Hong Kong officials who believe sports like athletics, swimming and table tennis will benefit. 'We are pleased ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/699706/new-ruling-opens-way-hk-win-more-medals
2. Sport - Other Sport - PARALYMPICS

   Paralympics ceremony leaves Rio much to live up to

   Posted Sep 11th 2012, 01:01am by Associated Press

   ... to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off, wrapping up an unforgettable summer of sport in Britain. The three-hour party at the packed 80,000-seat arena in east London gave ...

   http://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1033753/paralympics-ceremony-leaves-rio-much-live
3. With burst of pride, China closes the Paralympics

   Posted Sep 18th 2008, 12:00am by Martin Zhou

   ... with equal splendour. International Paralympics Committee chief Sir Philip Craven described the 12 days as the best Paralympics ever. 'These Games have been a great Games. I think everybody ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/653028/burst-pride-china-closes-paralympics
4. Take time for the Paralympic Games

   Posted Sep 09th 2008, 12:00am by Staff Reporter

   ... Paralympic Games The moment the Olympic flame was extinguished, it felt like life went back to normal. People's attention was diverted from the mainland. But there is another major event in Beijing: the Paralympic Games. Although this is a huge event, it's difficult to find the media attention or enthusiastic support witnessed during the Olympics. But the Paralympic ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/651995/take-time-paralympic-games
5. Comment - Insight & Opinion

   Paralympics not just about gold but dignity

   Posted Sep 11th 2012, 12:00am by SCMP Editorial

   ... followed. The Paralympic Games are over for another four years and Hong Kong and China have again triumphed, bringing home a glittering haul of medals that overshadow in numbers those clinched ...

   http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1033669/paralympics-not-just-about-gold-dignity
6. Sport - Other Sport - PARALYMPICS

   Peacock sprints to glory

   Posted Sep 07th 2012, 01:40pm by Agence France-Presse in London

   ... Sport Other Sport London Paralympic Games Agence France-Presse in London Britain’s Jonnie Peacock on Thursday sprinted to glory in the Paralympics’ showpiece final, stripping “Blade Runner” ...

   http://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1031524/peacock-sprints-glory
7. Sport - Other Sport - PARALYMPICS

   Records tumble on first day of the Games

   Posted Aug 31st 2012, 02:09pm by Agence France-Presse in London

   ... gold of the Games on the first day of competition. Storey, a five-time Paralympic swimming gold medallist who switched sports for the Beijing Games in 2008, caught Poland’s Anna Harkowska ...

   http://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1026919/records-tumble-first-day-games
8. Chance for disabled riders to stake claim

   Posted Nov 23rd 2011, 12:00am

   ... Disability Paralympic Games Sports Alvin Sallay alvin.sallay@scmp.com A bid by local riders to qualify for the Paralympics in London next year receives a boost with the hosting of the Hong Kong International ...

   http://beta.scmp.com/article/985643/chance-disabled-riders-stake-claim
9. An autistic girl who rules in the pool

   Posted Jun 21st 2011, 12:00am

   ... Paralympic Games Sports Kevin Kung After years of waiting, swimmer Leung Shu-hang can finally realise her dream. The 23-year-old is autistic and next year she will compete in the Summer Paralympics in London. ...

   http://beta.scmp.com/article/971171/autistic-girl-who-rules-pool
10. Tsang flies the flag for Paralympic Games squad

    Posted Aug 27th 2008, 12:00am by Celine Sun

    ... records at 100 metres and 200 metres in class T36, and fencers Yu Chui-yee and Chan Yui-chong, who won gold at the Athens Paralympic Games four years ago. Nelson Yip Siu-hong will contest ...

    http://www.scmp.com/article/650457/tsang-flies-flag-paralympic-games-squad

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