PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Lucy Dominy: London 2012 changed my life
Lucy Dominy became a Public Relations and Campaigns Manager for the IPC after being a Games Maker at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and talks about her unexpected journey.
One year on: I chose 2012 to retire and hit the jackpot
Croatian swimmer Mihovil Spanja retired after winning backstroke bronze at London 2012 and spoke to Paralympic.org about the impact it has had on his future one year on.
Norway to face Canada for ‘4 Nations’ gold
The International Ice Sledge Hockey “4 Nations” Tournament is serving as the Sochi 2014 Test Event.
One year on: Rowing gold a blur for China’s Chen Huang
China’s Chen Huang would prefer to look ahead to his new Rio 2016 rivalry with Tom Aggar rather than back at London 2012.
Ski season continues at a pace in Thredbo
Australia breaks new ground by hosting the first IPC Alpine Skiing competition from the Australian Alps, featuring big names Mitchell Gourlay, Jon Santacana and Henrietta Farkasova.
London 2012 brought Sir Ludwig Guttmann’s dreams to life
One year later, Eva Loeffler, daughter of the Paralympic Movement’s founder, reflects on what her father would have thought of London 2012.
Canada put on a show at Shayba Arena
Canada defeated Russia in a penalty shootout and Norway beat the Czech Republic at Sochi ice sledge hockey Test Event.
Craig Spence: 10 things I loved about London 2012
One year on IPC Director of Media and Communications gives 10 thoughts about London 2012
One year on: Wheelchair fencing star Bebe Vio
One year on from her appearance as a Torchbearer at London 2012, Beatrice Vio is wheelchair fencing’s up-and-coming star.
Continents Cup to be livestreamed
Wheelchair dance sport competition will be shown starting on Saturday (31 August), covering an exciting two days of competition.