PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
USA Win 2012 Canada Cup
In what Wheelchair Rugby teams have called a dress rehearsal for London, USA took gold, Canada silver and Australia bronze at the 2012 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
Field Trio to Lead Russians at IPC Euros
Alexey Ashapatov, Alexey Kuznetsov and Alexander El’min are all expected to medal for Russia at this week’s IPC Athletics European Championships.
Canada Beat Sweden by a Whisker
In the opening Games of the 2012 Canada Cup, Canada, USA, Japan and Australia won their games in what many are calling the dress rehearsal for the Lonodn 2012 Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby competition.
‘Forget everyone else’ say Great Britain SKUD Team
Though expectations are running high on the Great Britain SKUD 18 team, Alexandra Rickahm and Niki Birrell are remaining focused.
Slovenia’s Flere Keeps Smashing Records
Joze Flere heads to the IPC Athletics European Championships as the one to beat in the Discus F51-53 event as the world-record holder.
Nominated entries for Paralympic Equestrian Announced
The FEI has published the list of nominated entries for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Australia to challenge Great Britain for Rowing Glory
Beijing Paralympic silver medallist Kathryn Ross is hoping to turn silver into gold in London after being named on the Australian Rowing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Great Britain’s Helena Lucas wins 2.4mR at World Cup
After seven regattas, Great Britain’s Helena Lucas has topped the ISAF World Cup standings in the single-person keelboat Paralympic sailing class. She goes into the London 2012 Paralympics as a podium favourite.
Suncor Energy extends commitment to NPC Canada
The renewed sponsorship agreement with Suncor Energy will directly benefits Canadian athletes.
Australia Names Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team
Australia's Daniela Di Toro, the only player on the international circuit to have beaten current women's singles champion, Esther Vergeer, has been selected for the 2012 Australian Paralympic Team