PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Agitos Projected onto White Cliffs of Dover
Paralympic symbol projected on to British landmark to coincide with 100 days to go

Iran Targets 6th Sitting Volleyball Gold in 7 Games
The Iranian men’s Sitting Volleyball team is under pressure at London 2012, having won five of the last six Paralympic golds.

It’s Official – London 2012 to be Biggest Paralympic Games Ever
4,200 athletes from 165 countries set to take part as Paralympic Games return to spiritual birthplace

NPCs Celebrate 100 Days to Go to London Paralympics
Canadian Paralympic Committee launches Super Fan competition on Facebook

Chris Holmes: Time to Get Behind Games
First published on Huffington Post, LOCOG's Director of Paralympic Integration Chris Holmes gives his view on 100 days to go until London 2012.

Brazil Football 7-a-Side Aiming High
The Brazilian Football 7-a-Side squad heads off to compete at the BT Paralympic World Cup as a final tune-up for London 2012.
Greaves to Challenge Campbell at BT Paralympic World Cup
American Jeremy Campbell could be a threat to British favourite Dan Greaves in the Discus competition both in Manchester and London this year.

Copper Box Venue to Save Energy
The London 2012 Goalball venue was built to achieve an annual energy savings of up to 40 per cent and will be used for a variety of events following the Paralympics.

Coldplay to Close London 2012 Paralympic Games
Brit and Grammy Award winners who have sold 55 million records worldwide will bring down on the curtain on London 2012 in style

Vanhove Brothers Lead Belgian Goalball Team
Bruno and Tom Vanhove are both brothers and teammates, making for healthy Goalball competition in Belgium as the team heads to London.

IPC Launches New Website for Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee
The IPC is working with developing National Paralympic Committees as part of its overall digital media strategy to propel the Paralympic Movement forward around the globe.

Top Women’s Goalball Teams Head to Malmo Open
USA, Russia and Denmark are expected to lead the way in women’s Goalball heading into the Paralympic Games.

Seal of Approval for Olympic and Paralympic Village
The athlete accommodations and facilities for London 2012 were given the approval by Olympians and Paralympians from the Athletes’ Committee.
IPC Athletes’ Council Meets in Switzerland
With the London 2012 Paralympic Games fast approaching, the IPC Athletes’ Council had plenty of exciting topics to discuss from social media to anti-doping.

Swedish Goalball Success Hinges on Communication
Niklas Hultqvist and Fatmir Seremeti hope to lead Sweden to the country’s first Paralympic Goalball gold in London.

First 332 People Chosen to Carry Paralympic Flame
LOCOG announced the first 332 people to carry the Paralympic Flame as a part of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.