PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Delivers Orientation Seminar for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.

London 2012 medals to go to the Tower of London
The medals for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be kept safe in the historic Tower of London during the Games.
Goalball to Feature in Friendship Games for First Time
The third "Friendship Games" will take place from 7-8 July in the Great Lakes region of Africa: two days of trans-border sports competitions intended to promote peace and unite young people.

First Cape Verde Athlete Ever Achieves London Qualification
For the first time, Cape Verde will participate at the Paralympic Games on merit and not by invitation. Márcio Fernandes achieved the A Qualification time and will be the country’s only athlete in Athletics.

Britain’s Paralympic Riders to be Selected at Hartpury
The British Equestrian riders are on the edge of their saddles this week in hopes of being named to the team for London 2012.

IPC Delivers Orientation Seminar for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.
Second UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp concludes
The UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp held from 18-28 June aimed to give youngsters the knowledge and impetus to develop sport programmes in their own countries.

FEI Launches Olympic and Paralympic Website
FEI website will show rider biographies and Games history as well as news and results.

Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport

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

USA Names London 2012 Athletics Squad
Jerome Singleton, Tatyana McFadden and April Holmes highlight the American squad headed to the Paralympic Games.
Guilhermina Out for 3 World Records in London
Brazil's Terezinha Guilhermina has set out to be the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world.

Peacock Speaks of his Delight at 100m World Record
British sprinter could now challenge Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton for gold after 10.85 performance.

IFDS Launches 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition Website
The International Association for Disabled Sailing have launched a Paralympic Sailing competition website.

Dutch Sprinter Roozen Hopes for Comeback
After giving birth to a daughter, the Netherlands’ veteran sprinter Annette Roozen is trying to come back for London 2012.

Britain’s Peacock Runs Fastest Ever Time in Amputee Sprinting
Peacock runs 10.85 to eclipse times by set Oscar Pistorius and Marlon Shirley

London 2012 Unveils Essential Games Time Services and Facilities at the Paralympic Athletes’ Village
First guests welcomed at the Olympic and Paralympic Village as part of preparations for the London 2012 Games. Essential Games time services and facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, athlete recreation area, multi-faith centre and 24-hour main dining area

World Records Smashed on Day One of US Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Jessica Galli and Raymond Martin among two of four world records breakers

Rookies Shine on Day 2 of 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Leeper follows up 200m success with Americas record in scintillating 100m race