PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Peacock shifting from London to Lyon
British Paralympic champion sprinter Jonnie Peacock now has the experience to back up his quest for gold at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Cooper to receive Paralympic Scientific Award
Dr. Rory Cooper, founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh, will be presented the honour.
Sledge Spotlight: Steve Cash
Goaltender Steve Cash has been a crucial part of USA’s success on the ice this season and hopes to continue the team’s run at the World Championships.
Records smashed in Dubai
Athletes from the UAE, Tunisia, Great Britain and Kazakhstan set new world bests at the 5th Fazza International Athletics Competition.
BPA teams up with British Swimming for Sports Fest
The British International Disability Swimming Championships will run in conjunction with the ParalympicsGB Sports Fest at the end of April.
Prince Harry to attend USA’s Warrior Games
The US Paralympics Warrior Games will take place from 11-16 May in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Canada’s McGregor prepares for Worlds debut
Just three years after overcoming cancer, Canada’s Tyler McGregor will make his ice sledge hockey World Championship debut at the age of 19.
"Laura" makes an impressive debut
Venue will stage Paralympic biathlon and cross country events in 2014
BPA congratulate Swansea on successful 2014 Euros bid
Swansea first UK city to stage Europeans
Ballard to open 2013 season in Dubai
Great Britain's Graeme Ballard hopes to keep his outstanding performances rolling into 2013, starting with the 5th FAZZA International.