PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 19: Bayley pours out emotion after semi-final victory
British table tennis star Will Bayley became known at London 2012 for wearing his emotions on his sleeve, subsequently tugging at the public’s hearts.
Paralympics appears prominently in Google Zeitgeist film
Oscar Pistorius, Daniel Dias and the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games feature prominently in the 2012 Google Zeitgeist film.
Six Paralympians shortlisted for Laureus award
Six Paralympic athletes who all won medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games have been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award.
IPC Alpine Skiing names Liski official supplier
Italian sport equipment company Liski will provide IPC Alpine Skiing with a range of products to aid ski slope preparation, maintenance and equipment.
No. 20: Choi vaults from hospital bed to podium
Korea’s Gwang-Geun Choi wasn’t even expecting to make the judo podium at London 2012, two weeks after getting out of the hospital, but he came away with gold.
Perales receives prestigious sport award in Spain
The Premios AS del Deporte are awarded to the best Spanish athletes each year.
Michele George: Living from party to party
It is awards season and Belgium’s equestrian star Michel George gives an insight into her busy life post London 2012
IPC Alpine Skiing names Liski official supplier
Italian sport equipment company Liski will provide IPC Alpine Skiing with a range of products to aid ski slope preparation, maintenance and equipment.
No. 21: Brazil remain undisputed champions
Striker Jeferson Goncalves scored half of Brazil’s goals at London 2012 to lead the football 5-a-side team to their third consecutive Paralympic title in the sport, making it into the top 50 Paralympic moments of 2012.
Houdet and Vergeer 2012’s world champions
France’s Stephane Houdet and the Netherland’s Esther Vergeer finished the year as the top-ranked men’s and women’s wheelchair tennis players, respectively.