The London Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in the Stratford district of London. It is located in the Lower Lea Valley, 6 miles (10 km) east of central London. The stadium was constructed specifically for the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics, serving as the track-and-field venue and as the site of their opening and closing ceremonies. Following the Games, it was renovated for multi-purpose use, and it now serves primarily as the home of Premier League club West Ham United.
Tonga participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9, 2012. Their participation marked their fourth consecutive Summer Paralympics appearance since their début at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. Tonga was represented by the Tonga National Paralympic Committee, and was one of the 45 participating countries that sent only a single athlete. Tonga has always sent only a single athlete from Sydney 2000 to London 2012. Tonga National Paralympic Committee sent a delegation of three people, including one athlete. The sole athlete to represent the nation was ʻAloʻalo Liku, who participated in javelin and discus throw. Liku was the country's flag-bearer during the Games' opening ceremony. Tonga did not win a medal at these Games, however Liku finished with seasonal bests in both the events.
The Men's Long Jump athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from August 31 to September 5. A total of 7 events were contested for 7 different classifications.
The Men's Triple Jump athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from August 31 to September 8. A total of 3 events were contested over this distance for 3 different classifications.
The men's shot put athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September 2012. A total of 11 events were contested incorporating 19 different classifications.
The Men's Javelin Throw athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from September 1 to September 8. A total of 8 events were contested incorporating 14 different classifications.
The Women's Long Jump athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from August 31 to September 7, 2012. A total of 6 events were contested incorporating 9 different classifications.
The Women's Shot Put athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from September 1 to September 8, 2012. A total of 9 events were contested incorporating 16 different classifications.
The Men's 100 metres T37 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium on 8 September.
The Women's 1500m athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September. A total of three events were contested over this distance for three different classifications.
The Men's 4 × 400 m relay athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September. One event was contested over this distance for two different classifications.
The Men's marathon athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September. A total of 3 events were contested over this distance for 3 different classifications.
The Women's discus throw athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September. A total of 6 events were contested over this distance for 11 different classifications.
The Women's javelin throw athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from August 31 to September 8. A total of 6 events were contested over this distance for 14 different classifications.
The Women's club throw athletics event for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium on 1 September. One event was contested for 3 different classifications.
The Men's 200 metres T52 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium on 8 September.
The Men's 100 metres T34 event for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium on 8 September.
The Men's 400 metres T44 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 7 to 8 September.
The Men's 800 metres T13 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 7 to 8 September.
The Women's 400 metres T37 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 6 to 8 September. The event consisted of 2 heats and a final.
