PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Mile Stojkoski: Inspired by the feats of athletes in London
As Mile Stojkoski continues his journey, his manager Vladimir Pandovski writes about how he was inspired by Hannah Cockcroft and other athletes.

Greg Polychronidis: Great Britain have raised the bar
Greece’s Greg Polychronidis attended the Boccia test event in the Basketball Arena on the Olympic Park in May where he saw first hand how strong the British team had become.

Newcomer Mezik Aims to Defeat ‘Grandpa’ Murray
Though he has never met him in competition, Slovakia’s Robert Mezik thinks he has what it takes to beat Great Britain’s world number one BC2 Boccia player, Nigel Murray.

April Holmes: My Secret Service Job
USA’s champion sprinter April Holmes has always wanted to work for the Secret Service, and she shares how an athletic career has fulfilled that dream.

Boccia is Enjoying a Revival, says Norway’s Aandalen
Norway’s Roger Aandalen says that since he began playing Boccia 26 years ago, the sport has changed dramatically, and for the better.

Experience and Bravado to Win Canada's Boccia Team Gold
With Josh Vander Vies’s experience and Marco Dispaltro’s aggressive go-getter attitude, the Canadians hope they’ve found a winning combination in the Boccia BC4 team event.

Silence May Be Golden for USA’s Hanson
He may not be able to speak, but Austin Hanson and his father have developed a non-verbal language they hope will send them to the top of the Boccia podium at the London Paralympics.

Turin Plays Host to Athletics Championships
The blue tracks of Torino Stadio di Atletica will draw athletes from Italy and 17 other countries this weekend, who will try to qualify for London 2012.

Johnny Cronin: Irish Training Camps Beneficial for London
Ireland’s gold-medal Boccia player Johnny Cronin explains why training with a group provides more motivation than training individually.

Brits Highlight Athletics Test Event
Richard Whitehead, Hannah Cockroft and Paul Blake set world records on the track, while Dan Greaves left dissatisfied with his Discus results.

LOCOG to Release Remaining Tickets May 21st
The last set of Paralympic Games tickets will go on sale with exactly 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony.

Women’s Ice Sledge Hockey Hits Spotlight
Philadelphia will play host to a three-team women’s Ice Sledge Hockey jamboree this weekend, the first of its kind.

London 2012 Test Events Conclude
London 2012 Organizing Committee hails London Prepares series a success

Sarah Storey: Bedford Two Day
Great Britain’s Sarah Storey got off lightly when she crashed in the Bedford Two Day and was flung into a bunch of nettles.

Evan O’Hanlon: Earning Your Own Respect
Australia’s Paralympic champion sprinter sounds off in reaction to being quoted in the British newspaper, the Daily Mail.

McKillop Obliterates 1,500m World Record in Olympic Stadium
Irish middle-distance runner takes 15 seconds off his world record with an emphatic performance at London 2012 test event.

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