PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sailor Seguin Named French Flag Bearer
In his third Paralympics, sailor Damien Seguin will be his country’s flag bearer during the first Opening Ceremony he has ever attended.

London 2012 Powerlifting: What to Watch
With seven days of Powerlifting events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Snow's Father Accepts Hall of Fame Bid
Three-time Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis medallist Randy Snow was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Colin Lynch: Shot at Glory
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch shares how many athletes are putting their lives on hold for a shot at Paralympic glory in London.

Turkey’s Powerlifters Ready to Step Up to Podium
After coming away from Beijing without any Powerlifting medals, the Turkish team have stepped up their game and are expecting world records, as well as medals.

IPC to Launch London 2012 Paralympic Marketing Summit
The objective of the IPC Marketing Summit is to examine the London experience and its impact, and allow for conversational debate on how partners can benefit from the Paralympic brand.

Norway Win Sonar Class at Clagett Regatta
Norway’s Sonar Paralympic team won the Clagett Regatta in Newport, USA, whilst the home sailor, Marc LeBlanc, won the 2.4mR race

Multi-medallists selected for British Equestrian team
Great Britain hopes to maintain its Paralympic titles in Equestrian with a mix of experience and youth on its London 2012 team.
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.

Sarah Storey: Krasna Lipa Tour 2012
With 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Great Britain's Sarah Storey gives her account of the Krasna Lipa Tour in the Czech Republic

Iceland Announces Team of Four for London 2012
All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games

50 Days to Go to Paralympic Games
Tuesday (10 July) marks 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and with that comes the annoucement of the Paralympic Torch 24-hour relay route.

Britain names Paralympic Track and Field Athletes for London
With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association has announced its athletics line-up

Australia Names Paralympic Swimming Team
With 50 days to go until London 2012, Australia revealed its Swimming team, led by Matt Cowdrey and Blake Cochrane.

Sir Philip Craven: Time for One Last Push
With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the event is about to become more special than it has ever been before.

International Paralympians Competing at 10th Anniversary of Clagett Regatta
With London 2012 rapidly approaching, sailors from around the world, have headed to the C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta in Newport, USA, from 6-9 July.

Road Accident Jeopardises Paralympian’s London Hopes
Great Britain's hand-cyclist Rachel Morris is battling to recover from an accident in time for the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Top Swimmers to Lead Spain at London 2012
Teresa Perales and Sarai Gascon make up a strong Swimming delegation included in the team Spain will send to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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