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Paralympic Torch journey

The Paralympic Torch is on its way from Stoke Mandeville to the Olympic park in Stratford for the opening ceremony of the Games.

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Pistorius: 'Perceptions about disability need to change'

Oscar Pistorius has told ITV news about his hopes for the Paralympic Games. He described how the British people were more accepting of disability than in other countries he has competed in and the Paralympic Games will be a good chance for the world to see disability in the same way.

"Perceptions are a huge thing, a lot of people are scared to talk about disability. The UK has come a very long way, people in the UK are probably some of the most educated about disability. For the first time the world will see how people in Great Britain view sport."

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