PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Andy Barrow: From the Cardiff Super Series to the Canada Cup
Great Britain’s Wheelchair Rugby player writes about finding out if he made the team, being drug tested and what he makes of his Canada Cup rivals.
Israeli Sonar Sailing Team Gives Hope to Nation
From war zone to Paralympic dreams, trio inspires those along their journey to the top.
Sailing Personalities Make Recipe for Gold
One is determined, one organized and the other has a cheeky side, but together they make up the Great British Sonar team going for gold at the London Paralympics.
32 World-Record Holders Head to IPC Euros
Poland, Ukraine and Germany are all sending large numbers of current world-record holders to the IPC Athletics European Championships in Stadskanaal.
Cyclists Test London Paralympic Venue
More than 150 para-cyclists had the opportunity to train at the Brands Hatch London 2012 venue this week in London.
Compromise Not an Option for Schmitter
On the eve of his final race day before the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Dutchman Thierry Schmitter is confident and focused about his medal chances.
Du Toit and Pistorius Headline South African Team
South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Alexandra Rickham: Getting drenched and getting glam
Alexandra Rickham, who makes up the Great Britain’s SKUD 18 sailing team, along with Niki Birrell writes about Torrential Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, finally winning gold and glamming up for the ball.
Australia names Para-equestrian team
Veteran Grace Bowman will lead a new team of riders at the Paralympic equestrian event in London.
Sarah Storey: Soggy Time Trials!
As Great Britain’s Sarah Storey prepares for London, she braves the British weather for an afternoon of time trials.