PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Asia to Host BNP Paribas World Team Cup
It is the first time ever the ITF’s flagship Wheelchair Tennis team competition will take place in Asia.
IPC Athletes’ Council Meets in Switzerland
With the London 2012 Paralympic Games fast approaching, the IPC Athletes’ Council had plenty of exciting topics to discuss from social media to anti-doping.
First 332 People Chosen to Carry Paralympic Flame
LOCOG announced the first 332 people to carry the Paralympic Flame as a part of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.
Swedish Goalball Success Hinges on Communication
Niklas Hultqvist and Fatmir Seremeti hope to lead Sweden to the country’s first Paralympic Goalball gold in London.
Para-Canoe Worlds Begin in Poznan
The fourth edition of the Para-Canoe World Championships will take place this week in a sport that has been added to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games programme.
Korea to Host 2013 Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds
The IPC announced that Goyang City, Korea will host the next Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in April of 2013.
Australia’s Goalball Team Returns After 12 Years
For the first time in more than a decade, Australia will send a Goalball team to the Paralympic Games, led by 23-year-old captain Meica Christensen.
Gerard Upsets Peifer in Japan Open
The first day of the Japan Open produced some exciting results when Joachim Gerard, ranked No. 21, beat world No. 5 Nicolas Peifer.
IPC President Receives Order of Friendship During Russian Visit
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has received the prestigious Order of Friendship.
Goalball: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Goalball for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.