Unfortunately, our chartered flight arrived more than an hour after the opening ceremony had ended and Gen.

CNN: From Our Correspondent: Pathein's Four Just Men

The swimmers will train in Sindelfingen, near Stuttgart, Germany until 28 July before flying into Manchester, three days after the opening ceremony.

BBC: Aussies don flying masks

The dramatic finale at Soccer City was in stark contrast to a hugely underwhelming opening 45 minutes, which was a brutal disappointment after the spectacular opening ceremony and moving appearance by former president Nelson Mandela that had preceded it.

BBC: Netherlands 0-1 Spain (aet)

The collaboration came about after Boyle sent Smith a text message after the Olympic opening ceremony last July.

BBC: Underworld star returns to write for Danny Boyle film

Bolarinwa, who carried GB's flag at the opening ceremony, settled for bronze in the men's 100m after a poor start.

BBC: GB trio win medals at the Youth Olympics

After persistent rain during the day had caused a 20-minute delay, and severely curtailed the opening ceremony, England were put in to bat and raced to 100-0 from 11 overs thanks to Luke Wright (71) and Ravi Bopara (46).

BBC: Superb Netherlands shock England

Soon after the London Olympics, Pistorius led his national team onto the track as South African Flag-bearer in the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games.

CNN: February 14, 2013 -- Updated 1700 GMT (0100 HKT)