PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sarah Louise Rung yearns to be world-record holder in Montreal
Despite being a world and Paralympic champion, Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung has her eyes on another prize at the IPC Swimming World Championships.

Italy’s Ice Sledge Hockey Team Remains Grounded
Heading into the World Championships, the Italians hope to keep their A Pool spot for 2013.

Italy’s Ice Sledge Hockey Team Remains Grounded
Heading into the World Championships, the Italians hope to keep their A Pool spot for 2013.

IPC Development Has Successful Impact on Female Participation in Asia
In 2008 the IPC held an Asian Women in Paralympic Sport Leadership Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Now, almost four years on, the effects are starting to be felt in the region.

Alexandra Rickham: From Contact Lenses to Georgian Receptions
After a successful year, winning the World Championships and World Cup Regatta, Alexandra Rickham, with teammate Niki Birrell get down to the business of London 2012. This week Alexandra’s been celebrating International Women’s Day as well as trying to get Niki to try contact lenses.

Kevin Rempel: Sweet Taste of Victory Against USA
Canadian Ice Sledge Hockey player talks of latest exhibition series

Natalia Dannenberg: My favourites
I know you're not supposed to have them, but here are some women I'll never forget.