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Paralympics Ireland Engages School Children
Paralympics Ireland launched an education resource for primary school students prior to the London 2012 Games.
Weir and McGrory Out for Another London Marathon Title
David Weir and Amanda McGrory will have their work cut out for them at the Virgin London Marathon

Para-Table Tennis: Classification Breakdown
As part of the IPC's Para-Table Tennis week, we have broken down the classification system to make it easier for spectators to understand the sport.

Vergeer and Scheffers to play at Roland Garros
Esther Vergeer and Maikel Scheffers are the defending champions in the event.

Lyon aims to Create Best Sporting Conditions for IPC Athletics World Championships
Lyon (France) promises optimal sporting conditions for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships in 2013.

Paralympic Movement About More Than Games
The IPC’s Stuart Lieberman explains how the everyday moments in athletes’ lives are what make the Paralympic Movement so unique.

Spain Looks to Serve Up Show in London
Spanish Para-Table Tennis players Jose Manuel Ruiz and Jordi Morales, who are often overlooked by their competitors, would love to surprise crowds in London.
Australia Win Gold at Wheelchair Rugby Test Event
Australia took gold, Great Britain silver and Canada bronze in a fast-paced tournament that gave players a taste of what is to come at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

USA’s Shirley Ponders 100m Paralympic Comeback
Sydney and Athens 100m T44 gold medallist Marlon Shirley could return to challenge Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton in London.

Sarah Storey: Support Network
Sarah Storey writes about the people she cannot live without.

London 2012 Para-Table Tennis: What to Watch
With 29 medal events and nearly 300 athletes, Para-Table Tennis is one of the largest sports on the Paralympic programme.

Andy Barrow: Wheelchair Rugby Heating Up
British Wheelchair Rugby player Andy Barrow writes about his new chair, promoting himself as an athlete and the London 2012 test event.
Batt's Aggressive Play Pays Off for Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team
Australia won both their games on the first day of the Wheelchair Rugby test event in the Basketball Arena at London's Olympic Park.

IPC President asks for Athletes to be Given Full Credit for Record Breaking Performances at London 2012
Sir Philip Craven attends launch of Ottobock's 'Passion for Paralympics' travelling exhibition.

Glasgow to Host 2015 IPC Swimming European Championships
More than 500 swimmers from over 40 countries are expected to compete.
GB Wheelchair Rugby Team Keeps Pressure On
Great Britain's Wheelchair Rugby team won both its matches at the Wheelchair Rugby test event in London by maintaining the pressure on their opponents.

Azerbaijan to Hold Training Camp in Stoke Mandeville
Twenty-three athletes in Athletics, Judo, Archery and Powerlifting will prepare for the Games at Azerbaijan’s training camp.