PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
One year on: Kgothatso Montjane happy with ‘just being a Paralympian’
Since London 2012, South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane has established she’s on the international wheelchair tennis circuit to stay.
One year on: Zahra Nemati just keeps smiling
The Iranian archer has been nominated for a slew of awards and received a lot of press coverage following her historic achievement at London 2012.
Top 10 para-athletes to follow on Instagram ahead of Rio 2016
Already at London 2012, digital media pundits were touting Instagram as the next big thing. But which para-athletes will be the next big thing on Instagram?
One year on: Ryley Batt tries to get Australia back to No. 1
The world’s best wheelchair rugby team helped Australia to a Paralympic title, but since then they have given up the world’s No. 1 ranking.
One year on: Top London 2012 celebrations and meltdowns
Take a look back at the most memorable celebrations and most memorable meltdowns from last year’s Paralympic Games.
USA finish top as racing cancelled at skiing world cup
Warm overnight temperatures and lack of snowfall bring an early end to the first IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup, but organisers are encouraged by first days of the competition.
Happy Birthday Agitos Foundation
Wednesday (4 September) marks one year on from the official launch of the Agitos Foundation at London 2012. Paralympic.org interviewed two attendees from coaching courses run by the Foundation.
Nate Williams: The start of a new path
After not making the British wheelchair basketball team, Nate was determined to still make London 2012
Nick Parr: Intellectually disabled athletes will benefit from 2012
One year on, the Executive Director of Inas (International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability), talks about the early legacy and momentum of including these athletes in London 2012.