PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Performers Needed for London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
5,000 volunteers are needed as dancers, actors, percussionists and all-around performers

Winds Pick up on Second Day of IFDS Sailing Worlds
Dutch sailor Theirry Schmitter shines at top of leaderboard

Argentina Interested in Hosting 2019 Parapan American Games
San Luis, La Plata, Rosario and Salta all eager to put forward bids

USA Names Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team for London 2012
The defending Paralympic champions hosted a tryout camp in Birmingham, Alabama.

WADA Releases iPhone Application for 2012 Prohibited List
New list of prohibited substances for athletes went into effect on 1 January 2012

Canada and USA Battle for Victory at NORAM Cup and Nationals
Team USA barely took the edge over Canada on the slopes at Waterville Valley Resort.

Germany Still Leads at Alpine Skiing European Cup
Anna Schaffelhuber has helped keep Germany atop the medals table in Sestriere, Italy

Canada's Tingley Takes Early Lead at 2012 Sailing Worlds
Paul Tingley dominated the first day of racing in Charlotte Harbor, Florida in the USA.