PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Lee Pearson: ‘I have a lot of pressure to do well’
The most decorated Equestrian rider in Paralympic history feels the pressure ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Teresa Perales: Why I am Competing at London 2012
After a great experience at Beijing 2008, Spanish swimmer Teresa Perales decided to represent my country once again at London 2012.

Sarah Storey: 100 Days Out
British para-cyclist Sarah Storey shares what her schedule will be like from now until London 2012.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Asia to Host BNP Paribas World Team Cup
It is the first time ever the ITF’s flagship Wheelchair Tennis team competition will take place in Asia.
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.

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.

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.

Para-Canoe Worlds Begin in Poznan
The fourth edition of the Para-Canoe World Championships will take place this week in a sport that has been added to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games programme.