PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Frenchman to Lead British Against Germans
With Frenchman Michel Assouline leading them as trainer, the Great Britain Equestrian team are determined to hold on to their gold medals when the Germans come to London.
France Announces 164 Athletes for London 2012
At this year’s Paralympic Games, France will compete in 10 different sports, with swimmers Elodie Lorandi and David Smetanine headlining the delegation.
Finland Names 32 Athletes for London 2012
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.
Day One of Hartpury Gives First Indicators for Selectors
The Great Britain team is striving to put on its best performance as selectors are getting closer to making a decision on which five riders will make it to London
Sarah Storey: Just when you thought things couldn’t get any busier!
Great Britain’s cyclist Sarah Storey is filling her schedule with training and media events.
Pistorius to Compete at Olympics and Paralympics
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).
Canada Reveals London 2012 Athletics Squad
Wheelchair racers Michelle Stilwell and Josh Cassidy hope to be part of a Canadian delegation.
New Zealand Names London 2012 Team
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe and runner Tim Prendergast will lead a 26-strong New Zealand delegation at the Paralympic Games.
London 2012 medals to go to the Tower of London
The medals for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be kept safe in the historic Tower of London during the Games.
Goalball to Feature in Friendship Games for First Time
The third "Friendship Games" will take place from 7-8 July in the Great Lakes region of Africa: two days of trans-border sports competitions intended to promote peace and unite young people.