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First Cape Verde Athlete Ever Achieves London Qualification
For the first time, Cape Verde will participate at the Paralympic Games on merit and not by invitation. Márcio Fernandes achieved the A Qualification time and will be the country’s only athlete in Athletics.
London 2012 medals to go to the Tower of London
The medals for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be kept safe in the historic Tower of London during the Games.
Goalball to Feature in Friendship Games for First Time
The third "Friendship Games" will take place from 7-8 July in the Great Lakes region of Africa: two days of trans-border sports competitions intended to promote peace and unite young people.
Guilhermina Out for 3 World Records in London
Brazil's Terezinha Guilhermina has set out to be the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world.
Equestrian: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Equestrian at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Peacock Speaks of his Delight at 100m World Record
British sprinter could now challenge Oscar Pistorius and Jerome Singleton for gold after 10.85 performance.
IFDS Launches 2012 Paralympic Sailing Competition Website
The International Association for Disabled Sailing have launched a Paralympic Sailing competition website.
Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport
USA Names London 2012 Athletics Squad
Jerome Singleton, Tatyana McFadden and April Holmes highlight the American squad headed to the Paralympic Games.
London 2012 Unveils Essential Games Time Services and Facilities at the Paralympic Athletes’ Village
First guests welcomed at the Olympic and Paralympic Village as part of preparations for the London 2012 Games. Essential Games time services and facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, athlete recreation area, multi-faith centre and 24-hour main dining area
Rookies Shine on Day 2 of 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Leeper follows up 200m success with Americas record in scintillating 100m race
Britain’s Peacock Runs Fastest Ever Time in Amputee Sprinting
Peacock runs 10.85 to eclipse times by set Oscar Pistorius and Marlon Shirley
Dutch Sprinter Roozen Hopes for Comeback
After giving birth to a daughter, the Netherlands’ veteran sprinter Annette Roozen is trying to come back for London 2012.
World Records Smashed on Day One of US Paralympic Track & Field Trials
Jessica Galli and Raymond Martin among two of four world records breakers
IPC Anti-Doping Committee Prepares for Games
The IPC Anti-Doping Committee met in Bonn, Germany last weekend to discuss London 2012, how to educate athletes on doping and to exchange knowledge with others in the industry.
First Paralympic Ball to Be Held at London 2012
The first Paralympic Ball will celebrate Paralympians and their achievements and will raise vital funds for the Agitos Foundation and the British Paralympic Association.
Smyth Finishes Short of Olympic Qualifying Time
Ireland's Jason Smyth missed out on the Olympic qualifying time for the 100m this week, however he was officially nominated to his country’s Paralympic team.
Sprinter to Represent Antigua and Barbuda
Jamol Pilgrim will be the first athlete to ever represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Paralympics, and he has a legitimate shot of finishing toward the top of the pack.
Sochi 2014 Seeks Volunteers
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee is now calling for candidates to be volunteers at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.