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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New agreement signed at 124th IOC session held in British capital ahead of London 2012
IOC and IPC Sign Co-operation Agreement Until 2020
Britain's Rising Cycling Star Who Fell From the Sky
Nobody expected Mark Colbourne to throw himself into competitive sport after a paragliding accident three years ago, but now the Brit is set to make headlines at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Canada’s Thomas and USA's Long Highlight Can-Am Event
In one of their final London 2012 Swimming tune-ups, Canada’s Amber Thomas and USA’s Jessica Long found success at the Can-Am Championships.
Sylvana Mestre: A New Season is Underway
The Chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee looks ahead to the new IPC Alpine Skiing season
Vergeer, Kunieda, Gershony Win British Open Titles
Esther Vergeer, Shingo Kunieda and Noam Gershony all took home first-place trophies in their respective singles classes at the British Open.
Italian Passion to Drive Zanardi to Pole Position
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi of Italy explains how handcycling was like meeting the woman of his dreams after having both of his legs amputated.
Australian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Win World Challenge
At the World Challenge in Sydney, Australia's men's Wheelchair Basketball team beat Great Britain for gold and the women defeated Germany for the prize.
Jeremiasz Knocks Off No. 1 Houdet at British Open
No. 8 Michael Jeremiasz recorded a three-set victory over No. 1 Stephane Houdet to advance to the Wheelchair Tennis British Open semi-finals.
USA Takes 2 of 3 From Canada Wheelchair Basketball
In a pre-Paralympics test series, USA’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball won the best-of-three series against Canada.
Cundy to Spearhead British Para-Cyclists
Jody Cundy, as well as Sarah Storey, both swimmers turned cyclists, will look to repeat as Paralympic champions for Great Britain at London 2012.
Lapthorne and Burdekin Advance to British Open Semis
Andy Lapthorne and Jamie Burdekin gave impressive performances on Wednesday to advance to the quad singles semi-finals at the British Open.
CAN/AM Swimming Championships Last Stop Before London
Canada’s Paralympic Swimmers test their form before they head off to London for the Paralympic Games.
Sainsbury’s Launches First Online Blind Football Game
Gaming fans can try out their football skills in a new online simulation created by Sainsbury’s, Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay
Dutch Athletics Team Named for London 2012
Veteran wheelchair racer Kenny van Weeghel and double-amputee sprinter Marlou van Rhijn will lead the Netherlands in London.
British Open to be Final Wheelchair Tennis Tune-up
With less than seven weeks until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Netherlands' Maikel Scheffers looks to win his third British Open title.
London 2012 Para-Cycling: What to Watch
With eight days of Para-Cycling events at London 2012 , here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.
Johan Cruyff Foundation extends sponsorship of Wheelchair Tennis
The Johan Cruyff Foundation continues its involvement in the Wheelchair Tennis.
Para-Cycling: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Para-Cycling at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Australia Announces Centre for Paralympic Excellence
Greg Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee recognized the Australian Institute of Sport as the country’s first Centre for Paralympic Excellence.
Jezek Could Become Most Decorated Para-Cyclist
Here's a preview of our profile with Czech para-cyclist Jiri Jezek that will appear in the August edition of the IPC's magazine, The Paralympian.