PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
GB Names Wheelchair Basketball Teams for Manchester
With the return of Jon Pollock and Terry Bywater, Great Britain’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball squad is looking strong for May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.
Athletics Euros to be Vital Stepping Stone to London
The 2012 IPC Athletics European Championships may be the last opportunity for athletes to meet before the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
USA Names London 2012 Judo Team
Six visually impaired athletes were selected to USA’s Judo team at the nation’s trials in Irving, Texas.
Mestre Shortlisted for Spirit of Sport Awards
Sylvana Mestre, Chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2012 SportAccord Spirit of Sport Awards.
Macedonian on 5,700km Wheelchair Journey to London
Mile Stojkoski believes in the power of sport and is making his point by travelling across Europe to the British capital in time for the Games.
London 2012 Rowing: What to Watch
Heats and finals for four different Rowing disciplines will be packed into three days of exhilarating competition at Eton Dorney.
London 2012 Launches Shakespearian Film
In honour of William Shakespeare’s birthday, the London 2012 Festival launched a short film produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Top Wheelchair Tennis Stars head to Eton Manor
A star line-up of Esther Vergeer, Peter Norfolk and Gordon Reid promise to wow spectators at the test event at Eton Manor on the Olympic Park.