PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

London 2012 Launches Shakespearian Film
In honour of William Shakespeare’s birthday, the London 2012 Festival launched a short film produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

London 2012 Anti-Doping Laboratory Receives Seal of Approval
WADA accredits London 2012 Anti-Doping laboratory

Top Wheelchair Tennis Stars head to Eton Manor
A star line-up of Esther Vergeer, Peter Norfolk and Gordon Reid promise to wow spectators at the test event at Eton Manor on the Olympic Park.
Celebrating 100 Days To Go in Paris
The Fédération Francaise Handisport will partner with Électricité de France (EDF) to honour 100 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympics with a celebration outside Paris’ City Hall in May.

Rowing: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Rowing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Partyka Eager for Double Dose of London
Polish Table Tennis player Natalia Partyka will once again participate in both the Olympics and Paralympics this year in the British capital.

ExCeL Venue to Provide All-Round Games Experience
Day passes for ExCeL can still be purchased at www.paralympictickets.com.

Double British Success at London Marathon
David Weir and Shelly Woods lay down the gaunlet to London 2012 rivals with marathon success in British capital

Follow Your Star with Paralympics Ireland
Paralympics Ireland launches major education programme targeting 3,400 primary schools

Paralympics Ireland Engages School Children
Paralympics Ireland launched an education resource for primary school students prior to the London 2012 Games.