PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British Sailors Enjoy Glamorous Send-off
More than 850 guests, including HRH Princess Royal and some of the biggest names in sailing, attended the sixth quadrennial Sa for Gold Ball to show their support for Olympic and Paralympic sailors.
Ballard Storming into Stadskanaal
Great Britain’s Graeme Ballard is back on track to medal again at the Paralympics and fans will get to see his progress at next week’s IPC Athletics European Championships.
USA’s Swimming Trials to Kick Off
This week’s US Paralympics Swimming Trials in Bismarck will be American athletes’ sole chance to qualify for London 2012 in the pool.
Canada Crowned Continental Clash Champions
The Canadian men’s Wheelchair Basketball team had top performances against Great Britain and Spain to finish the Continental Clash undefeated.
Sarah Storey: London Nocturne and Capernwray Women’s Road Race
Some people may have thought it wasn't possible for the women to ride the London Nocturne on Saturday evening and the Capernwray Road Race on Sunday morning because of the 250-mile transfer between the two events. Great Britain’s Sarah Storey has certainly proved them wrong, coming an impressive 10th in the Nocturne and then taking the victory at Capernwray.
USA’s Nichols Perfects Balancing Act
American Alana Nichols is a dual-sport athlete in Alpine Skiing and Wheelchair Basketball, but is currently putting all of her focus on London 2012.
Australia’s Para-Cycling Team Named
The Australian Paralympic Committee announced its 15-strong Para-Cycling squad for London 2012 on Tuesday (12 June).
Sochi Launches Environmental Projects to Conserve Biodiversity
As well as protecting rare turtles, Sochi is determined to clean up nature trails and maintain biodiversity.
Wheelchair Basketball: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Basketball at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
London 2012 Goalball Schedule Announced
LOCOG revealed the London 2012 Goalball schedule for this year's Paralympic Games.