PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Silence May Be Golden for USA’s Hanson
He may not be able to speak, but Austin Hanson and his father have developed a non-verbal language they hope will send them to the top of the Boccia podium at the London Paralympics.
Turin Plays Host to Athletics Championships
The blue tracks of Torino Stadio di Atletica will draw athletes from Italy and 17 other countries this weekend, who will try to qualify for London 2012.
Brits Highlight Athletics Test Event
Richard Whitehead, Hannah Cockroft and Paul Blake set world records on the track, while Dan Greaves left dissatisfied with his Discus results.
Johnny Cronin: Irish Training Camps Beneficial for London
Ireland’s gold-medal Boccia player Johnny Cronin explains why training with a group provides more motivation than training individually.
LOCOG to Release Remaining Tickets May 21st
The last set of Paralympic Games tickets will go on sale with exactly 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony.
Women’s Ice Sledge Hockey Hits Spotlight
Philadelphia will play host to a three-team women’s Ice Sledge Hockey jamboree this weekend, the first of its kind.
London 2012 Test Events Conclude
London 2012 Organizing Committee hails London Prepares series a success
Sarah Storey: Bedford Two Day
Great Britain’s Sarah Storey got off lightly when she crashed in the Bedford Two Day and was flung into a bunch of nettles.