PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Andy Barrow: From the Cardiff Super Series to the Canada Cup
Great Britain’s Wheelchair Rugby player writes about finding out if he made the team, being drug tested and what he makes of his Canada Cup rivals.
Australia to challenge Great Britain for Rowing Glory
Beijing Paralympic silver medallist Kathryn Ross is hoping to turn silver into gold in London after being named on the Australian Rowing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Great Britain’s Helena Lucas wins 2.4mR at World Cup
After seven regattas, Great Britain’s Helena Lucas has topped the ISAF World Cup standings in the single-person keelboat Paralympic sailing class. She goes into the London 2012 Paralympics as a podium favourite.
Suncor Energy extends commitment to NPC Canada
The renewed sponsorship agreement with Suncor Energy will directly benefits Canadian athletes.
Australia Names Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team
Australia's Daniela Di Toro, the only player on the international circuit to have beaten current women's singles champion, Esther Vergeer, has been selected for the 2012 Australian Paralympic Team
32 World-Record Holders Head to IPC Euros
Poland, Ukraine and Germany are all sending large numbers of current world-record holders to the IPC Athletics European Championships in Stadskanaal.
Cyclists Test London Paralympic Venue
More than 150 para-cyclists had the opportunity to train at the Brands Hatch London 2012 venue this week in London.
Alexandra Rickham: Getting drenched and getting glam
Alexandra Rickham, who makes up the Great Britain’s SKUD 18 sailing team, along with Niki Birrell writes about Torrential Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, finally winning gold and glamming up for the ball.
Du Toit and Pistorius Headline South African Team
South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Compromise Not an Option for Schmitter
On the eve of his final race day before the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Dutchman Thierry Schmitter is confident and focused about his medal chances.