Image: The park will offer a number of opportunities

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has committed £2m towards a new disability sports festival, which will form part of the Olympic Park's Paralympic legacy.

New sports, leisure and employment opportunities also form part of the LLDC's vision for the Olympic Park to become a part of the capital which champions inclusive opportunities.

The Paralympic Legacy Programme will help create new homes, public spaces and sporting venues, while a range of sports will be introduced such as wheelchair rugby and boccia.

LLDC chair Daniel Moylan said: "Thousands will be inspired to get involved in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and we want to make sure there are opportunities for everyone.

"Just as we have set the blueprint for legacy, we are also setting the standard for providing accessible venues and parklands, along with employment and training opportunities for disabled people."

London mayor Boris Johnson added: "The Paralympics have captured our hearts and minds and the success of ParalympicsGB provides us with new heroes to emulate.

"This announcement shows how the new facilities, training and job opportunities, and sports events will be accessible and open to everyone long after the Games have left town."

Click here for more information about the LLDC's Paralympic Legacy Programme.

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