Media Centre - Paralympic Games
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How One Man’s Idea Spawned Wheelchair Tennis
05.06.2012 American Brad Parks came up with the idea of Wheelchair Tennis during his rehabilitation in the 1970’s, and the sport has flourished ever since. -
Tenorio Strives for a Fifth Paralympic Gold
01.06.2012 Brazil’s Antonio Tenorio went down in Paralympic legend in Beijing when he won his fourth consecutive Paralympic gold. In London, he’s aiming to take home his fifth. -
Judoka Soazo Faces Toughest Competition of Career
31.05.2012 Since winning gold in Beijing, Soazo has had to settle for silver and bronze at the last two world championships. In London, she hopes to wrestle her way back to the top of the podium. -
Brown Looks to Pick Up Pieces on Range
27.05.2012 After settling for silver at the London 2012 Archery test event, Great Britain’s Danielle Brown is looking past that at what matters most – the Paralympic Games. -
Switzerland’s Horner Targets Top Finish
26.05.2012 Philipe Horner, admittingly a quirky Swiss archer, is rising to the top of his game just in time for London 2012. -
Archery a Full-Time Job for Stubbs
25.05.2012 British archer John Stubbs was officially selected to compete in at London 2012 this week, where he hopes to defend his Paralympic title. -
Iran Targets 6th Sitting Volleyball Gold in 7 Games
21.05.2012 The Iranian men’s Sitting Volleyball team is under pressure at London 2012, having won five of the last six Paralympic golds. -
Lee Pearson: ‘I have a lot of pressure to do well’
21.05.2012 The most decorated Equestrian rider in Paralympic history feels the pressure ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. -
Brazil Football 7-a-Side Aiming High
21.05.2012 The Brazilian Football 7-a-Side squad heads off to compete at the BT Paralympic World Cup as a final tune-up for London 2012. -
USA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Has High Expectations
21.05.2012 The two-time defending Paralympic champions, as well as the reigning world champions, have a target on their back heading into London 2012.
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LATEST PRESS RELEASES
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10.09.2013
Wheelchair dance sport world champs to take place in Tokyo
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05.09.2013
More racing wheelchairs available thanks to fundraising efforts
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29.08.2013
Nominees for 2013 IPC Governing Board elections announced
- LATEST VIDEOS
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Table Tennis - GBR vs GER - Men's Singles - Class 7 Gold Medal Match - London 2012 Paralympic Games
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Being a Woman at the International Paralympic Committee
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Kopie von International Ice Sledge Hockey Tournament "4 Nations" Sochi
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Football 5-a-side highlights - London 2012 Paralympic Games
