PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Supports Design Low-Cost Racing Chair
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has partnered with Motivation, an international development charity supporting people with mobile disabilities, to design a high-quality low-cost racing wheelchair.

Ottobock Lends Hand at Wheelchair Rugby Test Event
Ottobock will be a technical service provider at the London 2012 test events leading up to the Paralympic Games this summer.

Great Britain Announces Paralympic Football Teams
Both the British Football 5-a-Side and 7-a-Side Squads were introduced at Wembley Stadium.

Britain’s Bayley an Energizer Bunny
As the world No. 1 Class 7 Para-Table Tennis player, Will Bayley’s looking to light up the ExCeL arena in London.

Britain’s Bayley an Energizer Bunny
As the world No. 1 Class 7 Para-Table Tennis player, Will Bayley’s looking to light up the ExCeL arena in London.

World Records Fall at Australian Athletics Championships
Todd Hodgetts and Kath Prodfoot set new unofficial world records in the Shot Put in Melbourne, while Kelly Cartwright and Rosemary Little had top times in the 100m events.

Cassidy Surprises at Boston Marathon
Canada’s Josh Cassidy set a course record in Boston, finishing ahead of world and Paralympic Marathon champion Kurt Fearnley of Australia.

Para-Table Tennis Promises All-Inclusive Action
In the run-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, paralympic.org is devoting one week to promote each of the 20 sports. This week focuses on Para-Table Tennis.

Para-Table Tennis: 12 Facts for London 2012
The top 12 things you should know about Para-Table Tennis at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Britain’s Milgate Beats Skelhon at Shooting World Cup
Great Britain’s Nathan Milgate proved he has what it takes to challenge teammate Matt Skelhon in the R1 men’s 10m Air Rifle standing SH1

Grandma Libby Guns for Gold
She might be a grandma of two, but Australia's Libby Kosmala is a cracking shot on the rifle range.

Grandma Libby Guns for Gold
She might be a grandma of two, but Australia's Libby Kosmala is a cracking shot on the rifle range

Esther Vergeer: Losing a Set to Dutch Teammate
The world’s top Wheelchair Tennis player got a scare from up-and-coming Aniek van Koot while competing in her new chair.

Baldwin 1st Irish Shooter to Go to Paralympics
Earlier this month, it was announced that Sean Baldwin will be the first Irish athlete to compete in Shooting at the Paralympic Games.
Shooting: 12 Facts for London 2012
The top 12 things you should know about Shooting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

London 2012 Shooting: What to Watch
The first London 2012 Paralympic Gold medallist will be a shooter. Here’s a look at which events to keep your eyes on.

IPC Launches Oceania Paralympic Committee Website
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) launched the first official website of the Oceania Paralympic Committee

Polish Shooters Shine on Day One of World Cup
The IPC Shooting World cup continues until Sunday 15 April

Weir and Cockroft Eye Gold in Manchester
British wheelchair racers David Weir and Hannah Cockroft could star for Great Britain at May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.