PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
How One Man’s Idea Spawned Wheelchair Tennis
American Brad Parks came up with the idea of Wheelchair Tennis during his rehabilitation in the 1970’s, and the sport has flourished ever since.
Esther Vergeer: Wheelchair Tennis Gaining Popularity
Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer, the world’s most well-known Wheelchair Tennis player, talks about how Paralympic Sport is entering the spotlight.
Players Go for Double Dutch Win at French Open
With the Dutch team especially strong this year, Maikel Scheffers and Esther Vergeer may be able to take home both singles titles for the Netherlands.
IPC Reveals May’s Athlete of the Month Shortlist
Nominations for May's Athlete of the Month award include a sprinter, discus thrower, Wheelchair Tennis player and four teams
Mile Stojkoski: Continuing the journey through Germany
Mile Stojkoski from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is travelling over 5,000km to London in a wheelchair to raise awareness about issues facing people with a disability. Each week, his Project Manager, Vladimir Pandovski, updates paralympic.org on their progress.
