PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Vanhove Brothers Lead Belgian Goalball Team
Bruno and Tom Vanhove are both brothers and teammates, making for healthy Goalball competition in Belgium as the team heads to London.
IPC Launches New Website for Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee
The IPC is working with developing National Paralympic Committees as part of its overall digital media strategy to propel the Paralympic Movement forward around the globe.
Top Women’s Goalball Teams Head to Malmo Open
USA, Russia and Denmark are expected to lead the way in women’s Goalball heading into the Paralympic Games.
Seal of Approval for Olympic and Paralympic Village
The athlete accommodations and facilities for London 2012 were given the approval by Olympians and Paralympians from the Athletes’ Committee.
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.