Paralympics open in style

A stream of fireworks gets the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games off to a spectacular start

The centre stage is illuminated as the opening ceremony gets under way

The British and New Zealand teams fly their national flags with pride as the enter the Olympic stadium

Blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer delivers the Olympic torch to Muffy Davis with the help of his guide dog

US flagbearer Candace Cable and French flagbearer Didier Riedlinger wave to the crowd

The German Paralympic squad are introduced to the crowd during the opening ceremony