PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

USA Wins Thriller and Korea Shocks Norway to Open Worlds
On the first day of the Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships, USA edged Estonia in a shootout, Korea beat Norway and the Czech Republic and Canada were also victorious.

Italy Upends Norway and Czech Republic Suprises USA at Worlds
On the second day of the Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships, Italy, Canada, Czech Republic and Japan all came away with wins.

Canada Names Boccia Team for London 2012
Nine athletes cracked Canada's squad, including Paul Gauthier, who is headed to his fifth Paralympic Games, and Parapans silver medallist Marco Dispaltro.

London 2012 Team Sport Qualifications Complete
All countries competing at the Paralympics are now known for: Football 5-a-Side, Football 7-a-Side, Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Sitting Volleyball.

Russia Racks Up 10 Top-3 Finishes on Day 1
The Russian delegation once again showed its strength at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, finishing strong on Day 1 of the Finals in Finland.

Esther Vergeer: Shoulder Injury Opens My Eyes
The Wheelchair Tennis star talks about what her life is like in the lead-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.