PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Germany’s Women Rolling into London
With two big tournament wins under their belt in May, Germany’s women’s Wheelchair Basketball team have the ball in their corner heading into the Paralympics.
Mile Stojkoski: Nearing International Paralympic Committee Headquarters
Mile Stojkoski from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is travelling over 5,000km to London in a wheelchair to raise awareness about issues facing people with a disability. Each week, his Project Manager, Vladimir Pandovski, updates paralympic.org on their progress.
Houdet and Vergeer Wrap Up Roland Garros Titles
Frenchman Stephane Houdet and Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer won the singles competition at Roland Garros on Friday after a couple of thrilling matches.
Evan O'Hanlon: Keep Your Eyes on Ireland's Smyth
Australian Paralympic sprinter Evan O’Hanlon explains why Irish visually impaired athlete Jason Smyth and others should not be overlooked.
Wheelchair Basketball Continental Clash to Begin
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball teams from Canada, Great Britain and Spain head to Worcester for a three-team tournament prior to London 2012.
Wheelchair Tennis to Have First Paralympic-Only Venue
With its central location and first-class modern facilities, Eton Manor will offer some great facilities for the Wheelchair Tennis venue.
Catching Up With Marjolein Buis
Despite a quarter-final singles exit at this week’s Roland Garros, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Marjolein Buis won the doubles event and is not one to be overlooked come London 2012.
London Quads Singles to be Competitive Event
Israel’s Noam Gershony, a former combat helicopter pilot, is ranked No. 3 in the world in the quad singles division. He aims to challenge established players for gold at London 2012.
Wheelchair Tennis to Have First Paralympic-Only Venue
With its central location and first-class modern facilities, Eton Manor will offer some great facilities for the Wheelchair Tennis venue.
Vergeer Receives 12th World Champions Award
With over 440 consecutive singles wins under her belt, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Esther Vergeer is riding the wave of success all the way to London 2012.