`Black woman` judge to preside over Pistorius trial in March

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:05

A woman judge has reportedly been appointed to hear the case of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with the murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, which re-opens in early March.

Girisha gets warm welcome on arrival in Bangalore

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 15:42

London Paralympics men`s high jump silver-medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda was accorded a warm welcome at the Bangalore International Airport.

Cuba achieves historic performance in Paralympics

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 15:36

Cuba achieved its best performance in the London Paralympics 2012, which ended Sunday, winning nine gold, five silver and three bronze medals.

Coldplay, Rihanna, Jay-Z close London Paralympics

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 10:31

Coldplay enthralled the audience and athletes at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics to mark the ending of the Summer Games at London.

Two Russian athletes disqualified for doping at Paralympics

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 14:24

Two Russian powerlifters have been disqualified from the London Paralympics for doping, the country`s Paralympic Committee said.

China makes history at Paralympics

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 12:50

China has made history by taking its 90th gold medal at the London Paralympics, surpassing its record of 89 golds at the Beijing 2008.

London Paralympics 2012: Oscar Pistorius defends 400m title

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 08:08

South African Oscar Pistorius finally won an individual gold at the 2012 London Paralympics by defending his 400 metres title in the last competition in the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.