PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
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.
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.
First Cape Verde Athlete Ever Achieves London Qualification
For the first time, Cape Verde will participate at the Paralympic Games on merit and not by invitation. Márcio Fernandes achieved the A Qualification time and will be the country’s only athlete in Athletics.
Britain’s Paralympic Riders to be Selected at Hartpury
The British Equestrian riders are on the edge of their saddles this week in hopes of being named to the team for London 2012.
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.
Second UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp concludes
The UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp held from 18-28 June aimed to give youngsters the knowledge and impetus to develop sport programmes in their own countries.
FEI Launches Olympic and Paralympic Website
FEI website will show rider biographies and Games history as well as news and results.
Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport