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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
First Paralympic Ball to Be Held at London 2012
The first Paralympic Ball will celebrate Paralympians and their achievements and will raise vital funds for the Agitos Foundation and the British Paralympic Association.
IPC Anti-Doping Committee Prepares for Games
The IPC Anti-Doping Committee met in Bonn, Germany last weekend to discuss London 2012, how to educate athletes on doping and to exchange knowledge with others in the industry.
Sprinter to Represent Antigua and Barbuda
Jamol Pilgrim will be the first athlete to ever represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Paralympics, and he has a legitimate shot of finishing toward the top of the pack.
Paralympic Torchbearers Announced
With just two months to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, LOCOG revealed further Torchbearers who have been chosen to carry the Paralympic Flame.
Smyth Finishes Short of Olympic Qualifying Time
Ireland's Jason Smyth missed out on the Olympic qualifying time for the 100m this week, however he was officially nominated to his country’s Paralympic team.
Sochi 2014 Seeks Volunteers
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee is now calling for candidates to be volunteers at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Athletics: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Athletics at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Six World Records Broken on Final Day of IPC Euros
On the final day of the IPC Athletics European Championships, six world records were broken, bringing the total number of new records at the event to 14.
Ireland Announces London 2012 Paralympic Team
The Irish Paralympic team will be made up of 49 athletes, including Paralympic champions Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop.
IPC Announces 13 Candidates for Athletes’ Council
The IPC named the 13 final candidates nominated for the Athletes’ Council, for which elections will take place at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Wallace Ready for USA’s Trials
Jarryd Wallace, whose leg was amputated just two years ago, will try to qualify for the London 2012 100m T43/44 sprint this weekend at the US Paralympics Track and Field Trials.
Whitehead Breaks 200m World Record at IPC Euros
Great Britain's Richard Whitehead broke the 200m T42 world record and Russia picked up eight golds on the fourth day of the IPC Athletics European Championships.
Evan O’Hanlon: Why Athletics is the Best Sport
In spirit of the IPC’s Athletics week, Australian Paralympic champion sprinter Evan O’Hanlon explains why his sport tops them all.
Dutch Delight on Day 3 of IPC Euros
Host nation the Netherlands swept the women's 100m T43/44 sprint in top fashion under the sun on the third day of the IPC Athletics European Championships.
Live Results from 2012 IPC Athletics Euros
The final day of competition is underway in Stadskanaal and you can follow live results via our website.
NPC Sweden Announces Team for London
58 athletes will make their way to London
Finland's Tahti Keeps on Rolling
Leo Pekka Tahti, world-record holder in the 100m T54 sprint, had no problem winning the event at the IPC Athletics European Championships.
O’Dwyer Brings Youth to Paralympics Ireland
Ireland’s Ray O’Dwyer, who won Javelin silver at the IPC Athletics Euros, should be one to watch in the sport for years to come.
Thousands of UK Schools join in with London 2012 World Sport Day celebrations
Thousands of Get Set schools and local communities across the UK are showing how they are ready to welcome the world to the London 2012 Games this summer.