PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC extends memorandum of understanding to sport injury, illness
The IPC has extended its memorandum of understanding with the Clinical Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Group (CSEMRG) in South Africa.
No. 33: Korean sledge hockey win surprise silver at Worlds
Nobody expected Korea to make the podium at last year’s Ice Sledge Hockey A Pool World Championships, so their surprise silver is the No. 33 moment of 2012.
Rob Richardson: Funding, football and media bingo
Great Britain’s sitting volleyball captain discusses the future of his programme, his work with Arsenal's football club and games he plays with the media.
Top German athletes scoop up awards
Kirsten Bruhn won a BAMBI award, and Birgit Kober, Jochen Wollmert and Germany’s women’s wheelchair basketball team were also honoured.
No. 34: Pushing in the face of adversity
Sometimes it takes more than a winner to inspire and excite fans. That was certainly the case for Haitian earthquake survivor Leon Gaysli when he crossed the line last at Brands Hatch. The emotional moment is the No. 34 of 2012.
Rwanda hosts leadership training for East African NPCs
East African Paralympic committees in Rwanda last week to discuss how to further develop disability sport in their region.
IPC Swimming calls for bids for 2014 European Championships
IPC Swimming has announced the opening of the bidding process for the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships
USA Para-Triathlon awarded $50,000 grant
US Paralympics have given USA Para-Triathlon monies to help fuel growth in the sport among American military veterans.
Sam re-elected to lead SASOC
Gideon Sam will lead the Olympic and Paralympic Movements in South Africa for another four years.
