PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Canada Beat Sweden by a Whisker
In the opening Games of the 2012 Canada Cup, Canada, USA, Japan and Australia won their games in what many are calling the dress rehearsal for the Lonodn 2012 Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby competition.

Nominated entries for Paralympic Equestrian Announced
The FEI has published the list of nominated entries for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Slovenia’s Flere Keeps Smashing Records
Joze Flere heads to the IPC Athletics European Championships as the one to beat in the Discus F51-53 event as the world-record holder.

‘Forget everyone else’ say Great Britain SKUD Team
Though expectations are running high on the Great Britain SKUD 18 team, Alexandra Rickahm and Niki Birrell are remaining focused.

Israeli Sonar Sailing Team Gives Hope to Nation
From war zone to Paralympic dreams, trio inspires those along their journey to the top.

Sailing Personalities Make Recipe for Gold
One is determined, one organized and the other has a cheeky side, but together they make up the Great British Sonar team going for gold at the London Paralympics.

Andy Barrow: From the Cardiff Super Series to the Canada Cup
Great Britain’s Wheelchair Rugby player writes about finding out if he made the team, being drug tested and what he makes of his Canada Cup rivals.

Australia to challenge Great Britain for Rowing Glory
Beijing Paralympic silver medallist Kathryn Ross is hoping to turn silver into gold in London after being named on the Australian Rowing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Great Britain’s Helena Lucas wins 2.4mR at World Cup
After seven regattas, Great Britain’s Helena Lucas has topped the ISAF World Cup standings in the single-person keelboat Paralympic sailing class. She goes into the London 2012 Paralympics as a podium favourite.

Australia Names Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team
Australia's Daniela Di Toro, the only player on the international circuit to have beaten current women's singles champion, Esther Vergeer, has been selected for the 2012 Australian Paralympic Team

Suncor Energy extends commitment to NPC Canada
The renewed sponsorship agreement with Suncor Energy will directly benefits Canadian athletes.

32 World-Record Holders Head to IPC Euros
Poland, Ukraine and Germany are all sending large numbers of current world-record holders to the IPC Athletics European Championships in Stadskanaal.

Cyclists Test London Paralympic Venue
More than 150 para-cyclists had the opportunity to train at the Brands Hatch London 2012 venue this week in London.

Alexandra Rickham: Getting drenched and getting glam
Alexandra Rickham, who makes up the Great Britain’s SKUD 18 sailing team, along with Niki Birrell writes about Torrential Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, finally winning gold and glamming up for the ball.
Du Toit and Pistorius Headline South African Team
South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Compromise Not an Option for Schmitter
On the eve of his final race day before the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Dutchman Thierry Schmitter is confident and focused about his medal chances.
Sarah Storey: Soggy Time Trials!
As Great Britain’s Sarah Storey prepares for London, she braves the British weather for an afternoon of time trials.

Australia names Para-equestrian team
Veteran Grace Bowman will lead a new team of riders at the Paralympic equestrian event in London.

Ottobock Sends First Shipment to London
Ottobock Healthcare, the IPC’s partner, sent 15,000 spare parts to its London 2012 workshop this week, the first of many shipments to come.

ITF Announces Wheelchair Tennis Entries for London
The ITF revealed the full list of entries for the London 2012 Wheelchair Tennis event, which includes 112 players from 30 countries.