PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What to watch: December
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in December.
Hungary, Ukraine shine at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup
Hungary’s Zsuzsanna Krajnyak and Ukraine’s Anton Datsko headlined the winners at last weekend’s Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.
No. 28: German sitting volleyball team snag bronze
Germany’s bronze-medal sitting volleyball match against Russia was a nailbiter, but the team pushed through to win the coveted Paralympic medal they had worked so long and hard for.
USA, Canada win big in Calgary
USA toppled Japan, 8-0, and Canada defeated Norway, 4-1, on Day 2 of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
London Olympic Park to stage Wheelchair Tennis Masters
From 2014-2016, the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters will to be the first sporting event to take place in Olympic Park after London 2012 Games.
British Paraorchestra heads for No. 1 this Christmas
The British Paraorchestra has launched 'True Colors', featuring ParalympicsGB athletes & The Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf & Hearing Children, which it hopes will be the Christmas No. 1.
IPC announces November’s Athlete of the Month shortlist
Nominees for November’s Athlete of the Month include: Bibian Mentel, Jiske Griffioen, Norway’s wheelchair curling team, Russia’s ice sledge hockey team and Brazil men’s wheelchair basketball team.
Canada rout Japan to open Sledge Challenge
Canada downed Japan, 11-0, and the USA defeated Norway, 3-1, to kick off the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
No. 29: USA’s Campbell breaks 60m discus barrier
In addition to winning Paralympic gold, American Jeremy Campbell broke the discus F44 world record four times in 2012, making for the No. 29 moment of the year.
Canada launches Paralympic recruitment drive
To mark the UN’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Paralympic Committee has launched a recruitment campaign. “It’s More Than Sport” in which para-athletes reflect on how sport has influenced their lives.