PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Basketball

London 2012 Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Field Almost Complete

Rio 2016

Rio 2016 Launches "My Paralympic Picture" Contest

People all over the world invited to take photos that represent the Paralympic Movement

Brazil

Brazilian Government Praises NPC

Brazilian NPC honored for its constant efforts in promoting awareness and development through sports

Great Britain

London 2012 Paralympic Medals Unveiled

Medals designed by Lin Cheung, practising Jewellery artist and senior lecturer in Jewellery Design

Netherlands

IPC Officially Certifies ParaGamesBreda in the Netherlands

Wheelchair Tennis

Reid, Montjane, Barten Win PTR Championships

USA

Team USA Grants to Help Paralympic Sport Flourish

Six grand prize winners of inaugural Team USA grants determined via Facebook vote

Global Games Begin in Just One Week

Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby Americas Zone Championships to Kick Off

Sochi 2014

HR Leaders to Handle Recruitment and Staffing Services for Sochi 2014

Belgium

Belgium Hosts Paralympic Awareness Event in Brussels

Nearl 40,000 people attended the event in Park Cinquantenaire in Brussels

Athletics

USA’s Singleton Says he is to Pistorius What Frazier was to Ali

America

Canada Announces Delegation for Parapan American Games

Delegation includes 126 athletes, 7 guides and 80 officials

Wheelchair Basketball

British Men, German Women Win European Wheelchair Basketball Titles

Athletics

Pistorius Records Podium Finish at Diamond League in Brussels

Swimming

Brazilian Swimmer Dias Brings High Ambitions to Mexican Soil

Brazil

Brazil Announces Parapan American Games Delegation

Summer Games

London 2012 Paralympic Ticket Applications - 10 Days to Go

Application process closes at 6pm on 26 September 2011

Wheelchair Basketball

Four Countries Advance to Women’s European Championship Semi-finals

Wheelchair Fencing

Hungarian Wheelchair Fencer Szekeres Embodies Veteran Role