PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sylvana Mestre: A New Season is Underway
The Chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee looks ahead to the new IPC Alpine Skiing season
Vergeer, Kunieda, Gershony Win British Open Titles
Esther Vergeer, Shingo Kunieda and Noam Gershony all took home first-place trophies in their respective singles classes at the British Open.
Italian Passion to Drive Zanardi to Pole Position
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi of Italy explains how handcycling was like meeting the woman of his dreams after having both of his legs amputated.
Australian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Win World Challenge
At the World Challenge in Sydney, Australia's men's Wheelchair Basketball team beat Great Britain for gold and the women defeated Germany for the prize.
Jeremiasz Knocks Off No. 1 Houdet at British Open
No. 8 Michael Jeremiasz recorded a three-set victory over No. 1 Stephane Houdet to advance to the Wheelchair Tennis British Open semi-finals.
USA Takes 2 of 3 From Canada Wheelchair Basketball
In a pre-Paralympics test series, USA’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball won the best-of-three series against Canada.
Cundy to Spearhead British Para-Cyclists
Jody Cundy, as well as Sarah Storey, both swimmers turned cyclists, will look to repeat as Paralympic champions for Great Britain at London 2012.
Lapthorne and Burdekin Advance to British Open Semis
Andy Lapthorne and Jamie Burdekin gave impressive performances on Wednesday to advance to the quad singles semi-finals at the British Open.
CAN/AM Swimming Championships Last Stop Before London
Canada’s Paralympic Swimmers test their form before they head off to London for the Paralympic Games.
Sainsbury’s Launches First Online Blind Football Game
Gaming fans can try out their football skills in a new online simulation created by Sainsbury’s, Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay