PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Du Toit describes London as world leader in Paralympic Movement
The multi-Paralympic champion praised the success of London 2012 at this week's Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards.

LOCOG publishes 2011-2012 report and accounts
LOCOG on Friday (8 February) published its accounts for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2012.

Channel 4 secures 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Games rights
IPC awards broadcaster rights following highly competitive tender process

New Russian coach says wheelchair curling title up for grabs
Russia will try to defend their title at next week’s World Wheelchair Curling Championships on their home ice in Sochi.

IPC Swimming to hold consultation meeting
NPC and IOSD representatives will take part in open discussions in April to further develop IPC Swimming.

Sledge Spotlight: Gregory Leperdi
Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.

Chuck Aoki: Who am I?
In his first IPC blog, American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki shares his background and invites readers to interact with him.

Germany’s Rothfuss eager to face French rival
Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss will challenge France’s Marie Bochet for gold at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships next month.

IPC launches NPC Namibia website
Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.
Draw made for Wheelchair Basketball Euros
Defending European champions – Great Britain’s men and Germany’s women – will look to retain their regional titles this summer in Frankfurt.

IPC launches NPC Namibia website
Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.

Champions back in London to defend their titles
British capital set to play host to one of the best marathon fields ever

Canadian Paralympic Committee calls for Hall of Fame nominations
Nominations are now being taken for the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame through 15 March.

Petushkov to give Zaripov run for his money
After a glittering performance at Vancouver 2010, Russia’s Irek Zaripov will have to fight hard – mainly against fellow teammates – to maintain his top position.

Sledge tournament kicks off in Torino
Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.
Alicante to host 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

Sochi 2014 still accepting volunteers
Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.

Alicante to host 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

Great Britain, Norway shine at Sailing World Cup
Great Britain’s Megan Pascoe led the 2.4mR and a Norwegian trio was victorious in the sonar event at the year’s first ISAF Sailing World Cup.