About five months ago, we held International Paralympic Day where over 100 athletes demonstrated their sport to the public. The atmosphere in Trafalgar Square that day was incredible and you could really see how the public wanted to learn more about Paralympic sports and its athletes.

So I can only imagine what it will be like in 200 days time, when the Opening Ceremony for the Paralympic Games will be held on 29 August.

Then, we'll have 4,200 athletes from over 140 countries gathered here in London for what I know will be a fantastic Games.

This will be the largest Paralympic Games ever and I know the atmosphere in our venues will be just electric, filled with enthusiastic and inspired fans. With the first Paralympic-only Partner in Sainsbury's, and Channel 4 providing more coverage than any previous Games, this summer will be a spectacular showcase for Paralympic sport.

However with 200 days to go, we know that there is still a lot of work to be done - the Paralympic Games is equivalent to hosting 20 simultaneous World Championships across 11 days of competition. Here at London 2012 we're all working to one aim - hosting the best Paralympic Games possible for athletes and spectators and the clock counting down both reminds us of what we've achieved while focusing the mind on what we've got left to do.



But we've got an exciting 200 days ahead of us - amongst many things happening, we'll be hosting some Paralympic test events in the Olympic Park, we'll be selecting our Paralympic Torchbearers and the ParalympicsGB team will be announced.

Hugely exciting times ahead of us and we can't wait to welcome athletes and spectators from around the world to come and compete here.

We've sold an unprecedented one million Paralympic tickets so far and for the first time in Paralympic history ticket sessions across several sports were oversubscribed one year out.

So I think we can guarantee an amazing atmosphere in our venues. See you in London in 200 days!

Sebastian Coe is the chairman of London 2012