PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Dutch Athletics Team Named for London 2012
Veteran wheelchair racer Kenny van Weeghel and double-amputee sprinter Marlou van Rhijn will lead the Netherlands in London.

British Open to be Final Wheelchair Tennis Tune-up
With less than seven weeks until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Netherlands' Maikel Scheffers looks to win his third British Open title.

London 2012 Para-Cycling: What to Watch
With eight days of Para-Cycling events at London 2012 , here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Johan Cruyff Foundation extends sponsorship of Wheelchair Tennis
The Johan Cruyff Foundation continues its involvement in the Wheelchair Tennis.

Para-Cycling: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Para-Cycling at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Australia Announces Centre for Paralympic Excellence
Greg Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee recognized the Australian Institute of Sport as the country’s first Centre for Paralympic Excellence.

Jezek Could Become Most Decorated Para-Cyclist
Here's a preview of our profile with Czech para-cyclist Jiri Jezek that will appear in the August edition of the IPC's magazine, The Paralympian.

Sailor Seguin Named French Flag Bearer
In his third Paralympics, sailor Damien Seguin will be his country’s flag bearer during the first Opening Ceremony he has ever attended.

London 2012 Powerlifting: What to Watch
With seven days of Powerlifting events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Snow's Father Accepts Hall of Fame Bid
Three-time Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis medallist Randy Snow was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.