20 August 2012 Last updated at 02:07 ET

In pictures: Paralympians from Wales for London 2012

Nathan Stephens Bridgend's Nathan Stephens will be competing in javelin and discus

Paralympians from Wales are gearing up to represent Team GB for the London 2012 Games.

A total of 38 are competing across a series of sports over 11 days following the opening ceremony in the Olympics Stadium on Wednesday, 29 August.

Two days earlier, on Monday, 27 August, there will be events taking place around Cardiff to celebrate the arrival of the Paralaympic torch.

Click on the links below to see profiles of those competing in London.

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