PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Announces Athlete of the Month Shortlist for July
The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Hong Kong’s Chong Eyes Wheelchair Fencing Gold
London 2012 will be Chan Yui Chong's third Paralympic Games, and she is looking to add to her medal haul that already includes five Paralympic golds and one silver.
Serbia to Host 2012 Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool Worlds
Novi Sad, Serbia will host the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships from 12-17 November.
IPC to Feature New Video Player for London 2012
The IPC website will feature a groundbreaking new video player to live stream more than 780 hours of sporting action from the London 2012 Games.
IPC President Gets GSD Humanitarian Award
IPC President Sir Philip Craven received the 2012 Global Sports Development (GSD) Humanitarian Award at London's Globe Theatre.
Finland Take Malmo InterCup Crown
In the last major Goalball competition before London 2012, Finland came out on top, followed by Sweden and Lithuania.
Wheelchair Fencing: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Can Britain Live Up to High Expectations on Pitch?
Despite coming fourth at the last European and World Championships, Great Britain’s Football 5-a-side team have set their sights on gold in London.
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.
Birthplace of Football 5-a-Side, Spain Shoot for Podium
After failing to make the podium at Beijing 2008, Spain’s Football 5-a-Side team is ready to show the world why they are the home for the sport.