PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Pistorius to Compete at Olympics and Paralympics
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).
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
Canada Reveals London 2012 Athletics Squad
Wheelchair racers Michelle Stilwell and Josh Cassidy hope to be part of a Canadian delegation.
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.
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.
IPC Delivers Orientation Seminar for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.
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.