PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

London 2012 Rowing: What to Watch
Heats and finals for four different Rowing disciplines will be packed into three days of exhilarating competition at Eton Dorney.

London 2012 Launches Shakespearian Film
In honour of William Shakespeare’s birthday, the London 2012 Festival launched a short film produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

London 2012 Anti-Doping Laboratory Receives Seal of Approval
WADA accredits London 2012 Anti-Doping laboratory

Top Wheelchair Tennis Stars head to Eton Manor
A star line-up of Esther Vergeer, Peter Norfolk and Gordon Reid promise to wow spectators at the test event at Eton Manor on the Olympic Park.
Celebrating 100 Days To Go in Paris
The Fédération Francaise Handisport will partner with Électricité de France (EDF) to honour 100 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympics with a celebration outside Paris’ City Hall in May.

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

Partyka Eager for Double Dose of London
Polish Table Tennis player Natalia Partyka will once again participate in both the Olympics and Paralympics this year in the British capital.

ExCeL Venue to Provide All-Round Games Experience
Day passes for ExCeL can still be purchased at www.paralympictickets.com.

Double British Success at London Marathon
David Weir and Shelly Woods lay down the gaunlet to London 2012 rivals with marathon success in British capital

Follow Your Star with Paralympics Ireland
Paralympics Ireland launches major education programme targeting 3,400 primary schools

Paralympics Ireland Engages School Children
Paralympics Ireland launched an education resource for primary school students prior to the London 2012 Games.
Weir and McGrory Out for Another London Marathon Title
David Weir and Amanda McGrory will have their work cut out for them at the Virgin London Marathon

Para-Table Tennis: Classification Breakdown
As part of the IPC's Para-Table Tennis week, we have broken down the classification system to make it easier for spectators to understand the sport.

Vergeer and Scheffers to play at Roland Garros
Esther Vergeer and Maikel Scheffers are the defending champions in the event.

Lyon aims to Create Best Sporting Conditions for IPC Athletics World Championships
Lyon (France) promises optimal sporting conditions for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships in 2013.

Paralympic Movement About More Than Games
The IPC’s Stuart Lieberman explains how the everyday moments in athletes’ lives are what make the Paralympic Movement so unique.

Spain Looks to Serve Up Show in London
Spanish Para-Table Tennis players Jose Manuel Ruiz and Jordi Morales, who are often overlooked by their competitors, would love to surprise crowds in London.
Australia Win Gold at Wheelchair Rugby Test Event
Australia took gold, Great Britain silver and Canada bronze in a fast-paced tournament that gave players a taste of what is to come at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.