PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
London 2012 Unveils Essential Games Time Services and Facilities at the Paralympic Athletes’ Village
First guests welcomed at the Olympic and Paralympic Village as part of preparations for the London 2012 Games. Essential Games time services and facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, athlete recreation area, multi-faith centre and 24-hour main dining area
Britain’s Peacock Runs Fastest Ever Time in Amputee Sprinting
Peacock runs 10.85 to eclipse times by set Oscar Pistorius and Marlon Shirley
World Records Smashed on Day One of US Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Jessica Galli and Raymond Martin among two of four world records breakers
Dutch Sprinter Roozen Hopes for Comeback
After giving birth to a daughter, the Netherlands’ veteran sprinter Annette Roozen is trying to come back for London 2012.
First Paralympic Ball to Be Held at London 2012
The first Paralympic Ball will celebrate Paralympians and their achievements and will raise vital funds for the Agitos Foundation and the British Paralympic Association.
IPC Anti-Doping Committee Prepares for Games
The IPC Anti-Doping Committee met in Bonn, Germany last weekend to discuss London 2012, how to educate athletes on doping and to exchange knowledge with others in the industry.
Paralympic Torchbearers Announced
With just two months to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, LOCOG revealed further Torchbearers who have been chosen to carry the Paralympic Flame.
Athletics: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Athletics at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Six World Records Broken on Final Day of IPC Euros
On the final day of the IPC Athletics European Championships, six world records were broken, bringing the total number of new records at the event to 14.
Smyth Finishes Short of Olympic Qualifying Time
Ireland's Jason Smyth missed out on the Olympic qualifying time for the 100m this week, however he was officially nominated to his country’s Paralympic team.