PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Baldwin 1st Irish Shooter to Go to Paralympics
Earlier this month, it was announced that Sean Baldwin will be the first Irish athlete to compete in Shooting at the Paralympic Games.
Shooting: 12 Facts for London 2012
The top 12 things you should know about Shooting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

London 2012 Shooting: What to Watch
The first London 2012 Paralympic Gold medallist will be a shooter. Here’s a look at which events to keep your eyes on.

IPC Launches Oceania Paralympic Committee Website
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) launched the first official website of the Oceania Paralympic Committee

Polish Shooters Shine on Day One of World Cup
The IPC Shooting World cup continues until Sunday 15 April

Weir and Cockroft Eye Gold in Manchester
British wheelchair racers David Weir and Hannah Cockroft could star for Great Britain at May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.

New Zealand Equestrian Team Named For London 2012 Paralympic Games
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) have named the first two athletes to represent the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Jonas Jacobsson: A Week in the Life of a Shooter
The 16-time Paralympic gold medallist tells fans what an average week is like for a Paralympic shooter, including fights with his washing machine.

Paralympic Hopefuls Set for Australian Championships
Kelly Cartwright and Evan O’Hanlon headline the field of competitors for the Australian Athletics Championships this weekend in Melbourne.