PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC announces Athlete of the Month shortlist for Best Male
Nominees for the top male performance from August and September include: David Weir, Jason Smyth, Daniel Dias, Matt Cowdrey, Alex Zanardi and Shingo Kunieda.
Korea holds ice sledge hockey Games Officials Seminar
As the host of the 2013 World Championships and the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, Korea offered Games Officials a seminar to help further develop ice sledge hockey.

Britain’s Brown to take part in archery Grand Final
Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown will become the first female disabled archer to compete in an able-bodied World Cup Grand Final this weekend.

Paralympians return to Brazil ready for Rio 2016
Brazil’s Paralympic delegation arrived home from the London 2012 Games eager to start working toward Rio 2016.

Canadian Paralympians set off for Heroes Tour
More than 20 of Canada’s top Paralympians from London 2012 are taking part in a celebration tour and parade in Ottawa and Toronto.

Fearnley wins 8th Sydney Marathon
Fresh off his appearance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australia’s Kurt Fearnley returned home to win his 8th Sydney Marathon.

Great Britain names sledge squad
The British ice sledge hockey squad for 2012-13 will be made up of 16 members, including three Paralympians.

USOC announces Paralympic athletes and team of year
Award winners for Paralympic sportswoman, sportsman and team of the year include swimmer Jessica Long, wheelchair racer Raymond Martin and the men's quad doubles wheelchair tennis team.

BPA signs Sainsbury's as partner through Rio 2016
After the success of the London 2012 Games, Sainsbury’s will now serve as a partner of the British team through the end of 2016.

The 12 biggest upsets at London 2012
Sport is never entirely predictable, and London 2012 certainly had its fair share of upsets.

Paralympians pick up Samsung Paralympic Blogger awards
Over the past three weeks, 50 top Paralympians have been recording behind-the-scenes video blogs as well as racking up over 70 Paralympic medals.

London 2012: Top 12 performances
In no particular order, here are the 12 athletes who had some of the most standout performances at the Paralympic Games.

London 2012: Top 12 quotes
Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

IPC Athletics partners with London Marathon
The IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup will be held in conjunction with the Virgin London Marathon in 2013.

Gold puts Gershony in tears
Upon winning the men’s quad singles title, Israel’s Noam Gershony gave his country its first wheelchair tennis gold.

Weir claims 4th gold in Paralympic marathon
David Weir’s London 2012 campaign finished with a wheelchair marathon gold, while Shirley Reilly sped to the top on the women’s side.

Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z close unforgettable Paralympic Games
World stars joined by athletes for stunning Closing Ceremony.

Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.