PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Anti-Doping Committee Prepares for Games
The IPC Anti-Doping Committee met in Bonn, Germany last weekend to discuss London 2012, how to educate athletes on doping and to exchange knowledge with others in the industry.
Sprinter to Represent Antigua and Barbuda
Jamol Pilgrim will be the first athlete to ever represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Paralympics, and he has a legitimate shot of finishing toward the top of the pack.
Paralympic Torchbearers Announced
With just two months to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, LOCOG revealed further Torchbearers who have been chosen to carry the Paralympic Flame.
Smyth Finishes Short of Olympic Qualifying Time
Ireland's Jason Smyth missed out on the Olympic qualifying time for the 100m this week, however he was officially nominated to his country’s Paralympic team.
Sochi 2014 Seeks Volunteers
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee is now calling for candidates to be volunteers at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Athletics: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Athletics at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Six World Records Broken on Final Day of IPC Euros
On the final day of the IPC Athletics European Championships, six world records were broken, bringing the total number of new records at the event to 14.
Ireland Announces London 2012 Paralympic Team
The Irish Paralympic team will be made up of 49 athletes, including Paralympic champions Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop.
IPC Announces 13 Candidates for Athletes’ Council
The IPC named the 13 final candidates nominated for the Athletes’ Council, for which elections will take place at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Whitehead Breaks 200m World Record at IPC Euros
Great Britain's Richard Whitehead broke the 200m T42 world record and Russia picked up eight golds on the fourth day of the IPC Athletics European Championships.