PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
How One Man’s Idea Spawned Wheelchair Tennis
American Brad Parks came up with the idea of Wheelchair Tennis during his rehabilitation in the 1970’s, and the sport has flourished ever since.
Players Go for Double Dutch Win at French Open
With the Dutch team especially strong this year, Maikel Scheffers and Esther Vergeer may be able to take home both singles titles for the Netherlands.
Esther Vergeer: Wheelchair Tennis Gaining Popularity
Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer, the world’s most well-known Wheelchair Tennis player, talks about how Paralympic Sport is entering the spotlight.
IPC Reveals May’s Athlete of the Month Shortlist
Nominations for May's Athlete of the Month award include a sprinter, discus thrower, Wheelchair Tennis player and four teams
IPC Publishes Sochi 2014 Qualification Guide
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published the Qualification Guide for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.