PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Publishes Sochi 2014 Qualification Guide
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published the Qualification Guide for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Tenorio Strives for a Fifth Paralympic Gold
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.
IPC Athletics Announces Slot Allocations for London 2012
Record number of National Paralympic Committees will contest 170 medal events at the Games.
ParalympicsGB Confirms Swimmers for London 2012
A further 28 swimmers will join ParalympicsGB Swimming team for the London 2012 Paralympics.
IPC Plans Anti-Doping Crackdown in Powerlifting Ahead of London 2012
Results of IPC's 2011 anti-doping programme show seven athletes committed anti-doping violations, four from Powerlifting
Judo: What to Watch
With three days of grappling and struggling, Judo will be one of the highlights of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Parasport in Canada Receives Investment in Grassroots Programmes
The Canadian Paralympic Committee has announced that a total of $346,500 in funds will be distributed to 51 sport organizations across the country.
Judoka Soazo Faces Toughest Competition of Career
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.
