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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Teresa Perales: Wife, Mother, Friend and Athlete
As Spain’s three-time Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales vies to be selected for London, she describes balancing her sporting career and personal life in her first blog.
USA Triumphs at Home in Super-G
With just eight more races remaining in the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup series, competition has never been fiercer.
IPC Athletics Worlds Shortlisted for Award
In 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand, hosted the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships, which have been shortlisted for the Event Excellence Award.
Alpine Skiing World Cup Continues in USA
As the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup draws to a climax, skiers will battle it out for a spot on the podium in Winter Park.
Andrea Bundon: How will YOU support the inclusion of more women in the Paralympic Movement?
Andrea Bundon is a regular writer on the athletesfirst.ca blog. Here she challenges the Paralympic Movement to think of ways to include more women.
Football 5-a-Side Gets its First Boot
The new boots are designed to allow Football 5-a-Side players to dribble better, shoot faster and protect players' feet.
O’Hanlon: Best Year of Training Comes at Perfect Time
The Australian Paralympic sprinter has hit his stride with London 2012 just around the corner.
Sarah Louise Rung yearns to be world-record holder in Montreal
Despite being a world and Paralympic champion, Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung has her eyes on another prize at the IPC Swimming World Championships.
Italy’s Ice Sledge Hockey Team Remains Grounded
Heading into the World Championships, the Italians hope to keep their A Pool spot for 2013.
Italy’s Ice Sledge Hockey Team Remains Grounded
Heading into the World Championships, the Italians hope to keep their A Pool spot for 2013.
IPC Development Has Successful Impact on Female Participation in Asia
In 2008 the IPC held an Asian Women in Paralympic Sport Leadership Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Now, almost four years on, the effects are starting to be felt in the region.
Alexandra Rickham: From Contact Lenses to Georgian Receptions
After a successful year, winning the World Championships and World Cup Regatta, Alexandra Rickham, with teammate Niki Birrell get down to the business of London 2012. This week Alexandra’s been celebrating International Women’s Day as well as trying to get Niki to try contact lenses.