By David Gold

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August 22 - The Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) has launched a dedicated website for the London 2012 Paralympics.

The site includes news, promotions, photos and videos of Brazil's Paralympians as they prepare for and compete at London 2012.

Most of the Brazilian delegation are currently preparing for the Games in Manchester, as they look to secure a top seven place in the medal table.

A mosaic of news and promotions are available on the home page, www.cpb.org.br/londres2012.

Brazilian fans are also being invited to send messages, images and videos to support their athletes at London 2012 via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Real time updates of gold, silver and bronze medals won across the Paralympic sports will be on the site, which will explain the detailed classifications of the various sports.

There are also details of all of the 182 Paralympians competing at the Games this summer, as well as Brazil's historic performances at the Paralympics.

Athletes will be posting blogs throughout the Games keeping the public up to date with the latest from London.

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