London Paralympic games under way
- 12 years ago
London put on yet another spectacular opening ceremony to lauch the Paralympic games.
Over 80,000 spectators watched as physicist Stephen Hawking invited them to "look up at the stars" and enjoy the opening ceremony.
A record 4,200 athletes are participating to represent 165 countries in the birthplace of the games.
Al Jazeera's Lee Wellings reports from London.
Over 80,000 spectators watched as physicist Stephen Hawking invited them to "look up at the stars" and enjoy the opening ceremony.
A record 4,200 athletes are participating to represent 165 countries in the birthplace of the games.
Al Jazeera's Lee Wellings reports from London.