PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Canada Names Boccia Team for London 2012
Nine athletes cracked Canada's squad, including Paul Gauthier, who is headed to his fifth Paralympic Games, and Parapans silver medallist Marco Dispaltro.
Van Koot, Houdet and Lapthorne Take Cajun Classic Titles
The French and Dutch delegations prevailed in the Wheelchair Tennis competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in USA.

London 2012 Team Sport Qualifications Complete
All countries competing at the Paralympics are now known for: Football 5-a-Side, Football 7-a-Side, Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Sitting Volleyball.

Russia Racks Up 10 Top-3 Finishes on Day 1
The Russian delegation once again showed its strength at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, finishing strong on Day 1 of the Finals in Finland.