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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Time for Canada's Women to Bounce Back
Cindy Ouellet - one of Canada's youngest Wheelchair Basketball players and one of the few with Paralympic Games experience - is determined to get the team back on the podium.
Canada Names Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team
The top 12 women’s Wheelchair Basketball players in Canada were officially selected to compete in London 2012, including Kendra Ohama, Tracey Ferguson and Cindy Ouellet.
Sir Philip Craven: Prepare to be inspired and excited by Wheelchair Basketball
With a Wheelchair Basketball career that spans over 20 years, the International Paralympic Committee President, Sir Philip Craven, reflects on aggression, getting in the zone and technological developments in the sport.
British Sailors Enjoy Glamorous Send-off
More than 850 guests, including HRH Princess Royal and some of the biggest names in sailing, attended the sixth quadrennial Sa for Gold Ball to show their support for Olympic and Paralympic sailors.
Ballard Storming into Stadskanaal
Great Britain’s Graeme Ballard is back on track to medal again at the Paralympics and fans will get to see his progress at next week’s IPC Athletics European Championships.
USA’s Swimming Trials to Kick Off
This week’s US Paralympics Swimming Trials in Bismarck will be American athletes’ sole chance to qualify for London 2012 in the pool.
Canada Crowned Continental Clash Champions
The Canadian men’s Wheelchair Basketball team had top performances against Great Britain and Spain to finish the Continental Clash undefeated.
Sarah Storey: London Nocturne and Capernwray Women’s Road Race
Some people may have thought it wasn't possible for the women to ride the London Nocturne on Saturday evening and the Capernwray Road Race on Sunday morning because of the 250-mile transfer between the two events. Great Britain’s Sarah Storey has certainly proved them wrong, coming an impressive 10th in the Nocturne and then taking the victory at Capernwray.
USA’s Nichols Perfects Balancing Act
American Alana Nichols is a dual-sport athlete in Alpine Skiing and Wheelchair Basketball, but is currently putting all of her focus on London 2012.
Australia’s Para-Cycling Team Named
The Australian Paralympic Committee announced its 15-strong Para-Cycling squad for London 2012 on Tuesday (12 June).
Sochi Launches Environmental Projects to Conserve Biodiversity
As well as protecting rare turtles, Sochi is determined to clean up nature trails and maintain biodiversity.
Wheelchair Basketball: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Basketball at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
London 2012 Goalball Schedule Announced
LOCOG revealed the London 2012 Goalball schedule for this year's Paralympic Games.
Germany’s Women Rolling into London
With two big tournament wins under their belt in May, Germany’s women’s Wheelchair Basketball team have the ball in their corner heading into the Paralympics.
Mile Stojkoski: Nearing International Paralympic Committee Headquarters
Mile Stojkoski from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is travelling over 5,000km to London in a wheelchair to raise awareness about issues facing people with a disability. Each week, his Project Manager, Vladimir Pandovski, updates paralympic.org on their progress.
Houdet and Vergeer Wrap Up Roland Garros Titles
Frenchman Stephane Houdet and Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer won the singles competition at Roland Garros on Friday after a couple of thrilling matches.
Evan O'Hanlon: Keep Your Eyes on Ireland's Smyth
Australian Paralympic sprinter Evan O’Hanlon explains why Irish visually impaired athlete Jason Smyth and others should not be overlooked.
Wheelchair Basketball Continental Clash to Begin
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball teams from Canada, Great Britain and Spain head to Worcester for a three-team tournament prior to London 2012.
Wheelchair Tennis to Have First Paralympic-Only Venue
With its central location and first-class modern facilities, Eton Manor will offer some great facilities for the Wheelchair Tennis venue.
Catching Up With Marjolein Buis
Despite a quarter-final singles exit at this week’s Roland Garros, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Marjolein Buis won the doubles event and is not one to be overlooked come London 2012.