PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Peacock shifting from London to Lyon
British Paralympic champion sprinter Jonnie Peacock now has the experience to back up his quest for gold at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Cooper to receive Paralympic Scientific Award
Dr. Rory Cooper, founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh, will be presented the honour.

Sledge Spotlight: Steve Cash
Goaltender Steve Cash has been a crucial part of USA’s success on the ice this season and hopes to continue the team’s run at the World Championships.

Records smashed in Dubai
Athletes from the UAE, Tunisia, Great Britain and Kazakhstan set new world bests at the 5th Fazza International Athletics Competition.

BPA teams up with British Swimming for Sports Fest
The British International Disability Swimming Championships will run in conjunction with the ParalympicsGB Sports Fest at the end of April.

Prince Harry to attend USA’s Warrior Games
The US Paralympics Warrior Games will take place from 11-16 May in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
"Laura" makes an impressive debut
Venue will stage Paralympic biathlon and cross country events in 2014
Canada’s McGregor prepares for Worlds debut
Just three years after overcoming cancer, Canada’s Tyler McGregor will make his ice sledge hockey World Championship debut at the age of 19.

BPA congratulate Swansea on successful 2014 Euros bid
Swansea first UK city to stage Europeans
Ballard to open 2013 season in Dubai
Great Britain's Graeme Ballard hopes to keep his outstanding performances rolling into 2013, starting with the 5th FAZZA International.

Russian rivalry takes centre stage in Dubai
This weekend's fifth Fazza International Athletics Meeting is the first stop on the 2013 IPC Athletics Grand Prix tour.

Swansea to host 2014 IPC Athletics Euros
Swansea, Wales will stage the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships, drawing around 600 athletes from 40 countries.

CPC applauds support of Canadian Government
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) thanks Government for its ongoing support towards sport for athletes with an impairment

USA track stars to compete at Disney
Sprinter Blake Leeper, a double-Paralympic medallist in London, will lead an American delegation on the Florida track this weekend.

WADA alert to all athletes
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) warns "cheats" of GW501516

IPC Alpine and Nordic seasons end with national championships
120 new alpine skiing athletes licensed for national competitions.

Russia dominate IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup
Russia finished with 34 overall medals, including 15 golds at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup in Sochi.

Vancouver 2010: A look back
To honour the third anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games on Thursday (21 March), here’s a look back at the numbers and top performers.

Germany to host 2014 IPC Shooting Worlds
Suhl, Germany will stage the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships, at which 300 athletes are expected to compete.

Sledge Spotlight: Florian Planker
Italy’s Florian Planker is aiming to qualify for his fifth Paralympic Winter Games next year.