PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Hong Kong’s Chong Eyes Wheelchair Fencing Gold
London 2012 will be Chan Yui Chong's third Paralympic Games, and she is looking to add to her medal haul that already includes five Paralympic golds and one silver.

Serbia to Host 2012 Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool Worlds
Novi Sad, Serbia will host the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships from 12-17 November.

IPC to Feature New Video Player for London 2012
The IPC website will feature a groundbreaking new video player to live stream more than 780 hours of sporting action from the London 2012 Games.

IPC President Gets GSD Humanitarian Award
IPC President Sir Philip Craven received the 2012 Global Sports Development (GSD) Humanitarian Award at London's Globe Theatre.

Finland Take Malmo InterCup Crown
In the last major Goalball competition before London 2012, Finland came out on top, followed by Sweden and Lithuania.

Wheelchair Fencing: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Can Britain Live Up to High Expectations on Pitch?
Despite coming fourth at the last European and World Championships, Great Britain’s Football 5-a-side team have set their sights on gold in London.

New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.

Birthplace of Football 5-a-Side, Spain Shoot for Podium
After failing to make the podium at Beijing 2008, Spain’s Football 5-a-Side team is ready to show the world why they are the home for the sport.

Malmo InterCup to be Final Goalball Tuneup
The Malmo Men’s InterCup in Sweden this weekend will be the last chance for teams to hone their skills before the Paralympic Games.

The IPC launches new-look websites for four sports as international federation
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports

Natalia Dannenberg: Football Frenzy on Twitter
Making amends for some of the omissions in her last blog (50 Tips on who to follow at the London 2012 Paralympics), the IPC’s Natalia Dannenberg gives the low-down on the British Football 5-a-Side team.
IPC Launches Websites for Cameroon and Panama
As part of the IPC's digital strategy to develop a greater online presence for its members, it launched official websites for the National Paralympic Committees of Cameroon and Panama.

Can Brazil Football 5-a-Side Three-Peat?
As the only nation to have ever won Football 5-a-Side gold at the Paralympics, Brazil is looking to strike gold for a third straight Games in London.

Rahman Targets Gold Over Records in London
Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.

IOC and IPC Sign Co-operation Agreement Until 2020
The newly signed agreement ensures the Paralympic Games will be held in the same city ast the Olympics through 2020.
Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Schedule Released
The final London 2012 Wheelchair Rugby schedule was announced this week, with Australia and USA expecting to be the favourites.
USA Announces 2012-13 Ice Sledge Hockey Roster
Taylor Chace, Steve Cash and Alexi Salamone will try to help USA defend their world championship title in Korea in 2013.

London 2012 Football 5-a-Side: What to Watch
With five days of Football 5-a-Side competition at London 2012, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Football 5-a-Side: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Football 5-a-Side at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.