PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Plans Anti-Doping Crackdown in Powerlifting Ahead of London 2012
Annual statistics for 2011 anti-doping programme reveal seven anti-doping violations, four in Powerlifting

African Paralympic Committee Holds General Assembly and Conference
As well as holding elections, the African Paralympic Committee highlighted plans to strengthen the Paralympic Movement on the continent

Judo: 12 Facts for London 2012
The only martial art on the Paralympic programme, Judo’s one-on-one battles can be tough, tense and explosive, as competitors grapple against determined opponents.

Sam Ingram: My journey to London 2012
Great Britain’s judoka Samuel Ingram surprised everyone in Beijing 2008 by taking bronze. In London he’ll compete in the -90kg category in front of home crowds.

London 2012 ticket design revealed
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has officially unveiled the design of the Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets.

Germany's Women Catch Gold and USA Claims Bronze
Germany beat Australia for gold and USA defeated Great Britain for bronze in women's Wheelchair Basketball at the BT Paralympic World Cup.

Brazil Wins Football 7-a-Side Gold
In the medal round of the BT Paralympic World Cup Football 7-a-Side completion, Brazil beat Great Britain for gold and USA defeated Ireland for bronze.

Brown Looks to Pick Up Pieces on Range
After settling for silver at the London 2012 Archery test event, Great Britain’s Danielle Brown is looking past that at what matters most – the Paralympic Games.
Brazil to Face Great Britain for Football Gold
An undefeated Brazil team will face host nation Great Britain in the Football 7-a-Side finals at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.

Switzerland’s Horner Targets Top Finish
Philipe Horner, admittingly a quirky Swiss archer, is rising to the top of his game just in time for London 2012.
Wheelchair Basketball Finals Set at BT Paralympic World Cup
USA and Great Britain will play for gold on the men's side and Germany will challenge Australia for the title on the women's side on Saturday in Manchester.

USA Men Win Gold and Germany Swipes Bronze
USA defeated Great Britain in the finals and Germany finished in third place in the men’s Wheelchair Basketball competition at the BT Paralympic World Cup.
Dutch win 25th World Team Cup Women's Title
The Netherlands beat third seeds Japan in women’s final.