PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ali Jawad: No more excuses post-London 2012
British powerlifter Ali Jawad explains why his Crohn’s disease can’t be an excuse for missing out on gold anymore.
Vote for IPC Athlete of the Month for August
IPC Athlete of the Month nominees include: Yijun Chen, Sophie Christiansen, Carol-Eduard Novak, Maddison Elliott, Erik Horrie, Sophie Pascoe and Olga Sviderska.
One year on: Argentina’s loss still leaves bitter taste
After losing to Brazil in the football 5-a-side semi-finals in London, the Argentineans are seeking revenge on the road to Rio 2016.
British team named for sledge hockey Qualification Tournament
Two summer sport world champions – Nathan Stephens and Stephen Thomas – will try to qualify for Sochi 2014.
One year on: Top five powerlifting moments
From Turkey’s only gold of the Games to a victory dedicated to family, the ExCel arena was alive with the feats of the strongest Paralympians in history.
Top 10 para-athletes you should like on Facebook ahead of Rio 2016
With social media becoming more and more important, we have made a list of the top 10 athletes to like on Facebook ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Greg Nugent: We have just begun
Former Marketing Director for London 2012 speaks about the most important lessons learned and how public perceptions of para-sport were transformed.
Houdet, van Koot, Sithole triumph at US Open
France’s Stephane Houdet beat the world’s No. 1 player and Lucas Sithole became the first African player to win a Grand Slam.
Chuck Aoki: One year on, London 2012 still hurts
American star Chuck Aoki reflects back on a shocking wheelchair rugby semifinal loss to Canada.
Mayor of London presented with Paralympic Order
Boris Johnson accepts honour one year on from London 2012 during National Paralympic Day.