Paralympic Games

Paralympic success should inspire Hong Kong to embrace diversity

21 Sep 2012

Hong Kong's Paralympians disembarked from the plane from London last week brandishing a haul of 12 medals, looking every inch the sporting heroes and calling for more resources to support their...

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Paralympians have place in Olympic family

12 Sep 2012

The Paralympic Games have come of age in London, close to where the movement began life in Stoke Mandeville in 1948.

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Paralympics ceremony leaves Rio much to live up to

11 Sep 2012

Farewell, London. Good luck matching that, Rio.

Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z rocked the Olympic Stadium to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off, wrapping up an...

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Paralympics not just about gold but dignity

11 Sep 2012

A sporting event has ended of which many of us were aware, but few have followed.

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Letters to the Editor, September 02, 2012

2 Sep 2012

Collusion with tycoons keeps prices high

There is a great deal of public concern over high property prices and soaring rents in Hong Kong.

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London ready to stage biggest, best, most integrated Paralympics yet

26 Aug 2012

The world's top athletes with a disability, including "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius, converge on London this week for what organisers say will be the biggest and most high-profile Paralympics in...

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Opinion

Alex Lo

Chen Guangcheng misled by his new right-wing 'friends'

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Tom Holland

The yuan hasn't overtaken the HK$ quite yet, Mr Chan

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Disabled runner So hopes to inspire young athletes

Veteran disabled runner So Wa-wai hopes his long-term dedication to his sport will inspire young athletes to achieve the same level of international success as he has.

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Fencer has wheel to win

People in Hong Kong who know anything about wheelchair fencing know Alison Yu Chui-yee. The 28-year-old has achieved success in and out of competition and is always looking for ways to push...

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Born to run

When you are born with jaundice, which affects your body balance, it is unlikely that you will walk properly. But So Wa-wai, who was born with the condition, not only walked - he went on to...

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Chance for disabled riders to stake claim

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 Para-Equestrian Dressage competition at Beas River next...

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Operation Santa Claus supports Hong Kong boccia champions

Being limited to a wheelchair does not mean that one has to be a spectator it comes to sports. Wheelchair users are able to enjoy the game of boccia, which is similar to bowls.

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Artist's mythical flair wins medal race

Organisers of the London 2012 Paralympics have chosen a design by an artist with roots in Hong Kong for the Games' medals.

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