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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
London Quads Singles to be Competitive Event
Israel’s Noam Gershony, a former combat helicopter pilot, is ranked No. 3 in the world in the quad singles division. He aims to challenge established players for gold at 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.
Vergeer Receives 12th World Champions Award
With over 440 consecutive singles wins under her belt, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Esther Vergeer is riding the wave of success all the way to London 2012.
Australia Names Paralympic Athletics Team
Kurt Fearnley, Evan O’Hanlon and Kelly Cartwright headline a 43-strong Australian Athletics delegation for London 2012.
How One Man’s Idea Spawned Wheelchair Tennis
American Brad Parks came up with the idea of Wheelchair Tennis during his rehabilitation in the 1970’s, and the sport has flourished ever since.
Players Go for Double Dutch Win at French Open
With the Dutch team especially strong this year, Maikel Scheffers and Esther Vergeer may be able to take home both singles titles for the Netherlands.
Esther Vergeer: Wheelchair Tennis Gaining Popularity
Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer, the world’s most well-known Wheelchair Tennis player, talks about how Paralympic Sport is entering the spotlight.
IPC Reveals May’s Athlete of the Month Shortlist
Nominations for May's Athlete of the Month award include a sprinter, discus thrower, Wheelchair Tennis player and four teams
IPC Publishes Sochi 2014 Qualification Guide
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published the Qualification Guide for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Mile Stojkoski: Continuing the journey through Germany
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.
IPC Publishes Sochi 2014 Qualification Guide
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published the Qualification Guide for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.