The first opportunity for UK and EU people to apply for London 2012 Paralympic tickets will be on Friday 9th September, with further availability later in the year.

From the official London 2012 Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), commented: ‘The Paralympic Games are coming home in 2012 and I’m confident that the whole country will get behind them. People will have the chance to see sport like never before, with world class athletes who challenge the notion of ‘disability’; it’s a huge opportunity for Paralympic sport to become part of the nation’s consciousness and finally, it will be a moment of extraordinary pride.’

Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, said: ‘Those who buy tickets for London 2012 will see sport like never before, featuring incredible athletes participating in incredible sport. These Games are an opportunity to drive societal change and create a legacy for this country that was first started in 1948 at Stoke Mandeville.’

For more details on tickets for London 2012 Paralympics, please visit the official website.