PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Glasgow to Host 2015 IPC Swimming European Championships
More than 500 swimmers from over 40 countries are expected to compete.
GB Wheelchair Rugby Team Keeps Pressure On
Great Britain's Wheelchair Rugby team won both its matches at the Wheelchair Rugby test event in London by maintaining the pressure on their opponents.
Azerbaijan to Hold Training Camp in Stoke Mandeville
Twenty-three athletes in Athletics, Judo, Archery and Powerlifting will prepare for the Games at Azerbaijan’s training camp.
IPC Supports Design Low-Cost Racing Chair
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has partnered with Motivation, an international development charity supporting people with mobile disabilities, to design a high-quality low-cost racing wheelchair.
Ottobock Lends Hand at Wheelchair Rugby Test Event
Ottobock will be a technical service provider at the London 2012 test events leading up to the Paralympic Games this summer.
Great Britain Announces Paralympic Football Teams
Both the British Football 5-a-Side and 7-a-Side Squads were introduced at Wembley Stadium.
Britain’s Bayley an Energizer Bunny
As the world No. 1 Class 7 Para-Table Tennis player, Will Bayley’s looking to light up the ExCeL arena in London.
Britain’s Bayley an Energizer Bunny
As the world No. 1 Class 7 Para-Table Tennis player, Will Bayley’s looking to light up the ExCeL arena in London.
World Records Fall at Australian Athletics Championships
Todd Hodgetts and Kath Prodfoot set new unofficial world records in the Shot Put in Melbourne, while Kelly Cartwright and Rosemary Little had top times in the 100m events.
Cassidy Surprises at Boston Marathon
Canada’s Josh Cassidy set a course record in Boston, finishing ahead of world and Paralympic Marathon champion Kurt Fearnley of Australia.