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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Greg Hartung

Greg Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee recognized the Australian Institute of Sport as the country’s first Centre for Paralympic Excellence.

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Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Para-Cycling at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Damien Seguin

In his third Paralympics, sailor Damien Seguin will be his country’s flag bearer during the first Opening Ceremony he has ever attended.

Sherif Osman

With seven days of Powerlifting events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Colin Lynch

Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch shares how many athletes are putting their lives on hold for a shot at Paralympic glory in London.

Tom Snow

Three-time Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis medallist Randy Snow was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

IPC Twitter feed

The IPC's Social Media Manager during the London 2012 Paralympics gives the definitive guide navigating social media at the Paralympics

Nazmiye Muslu

After coming away from Beijing without any Powerlifting medals, the Turkish team have stepped up their game and are expecting world records, as well as medals.

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The objective of the IPC Marketing Summit is to examine the London experience and its impact, and allow for conversational debate on how partners can benefit from the Paralympic brand.

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www.paralympic.org to broadcast over 580 hours of live sporting action across five channels in addition to making 1,000 hours of video on demand available.

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Norway’s Sonar Paralympic team won the Clagett Regatta in Newport, USA, whilst the home sailor, Marc LeBlanc, won the 2.4mR race

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Great Britain hopes to maintain its Paralympic titles in Equestrian with a mix of experience and youth on its London 2012 team.

Siamand Rahman

Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.

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With 50 days to go until London 2012, Australia revealed its Swimming team, led by Matt Cowdrey and Blake Cochrane.

Iceland's London 2012 team

All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games

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With just 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the event is about to become more special than it has ever been before.

50 days to go on beach

Tuesday (10 July) marks 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and with that comes the annoucement of the Paralympic Torch 24-hour relay route.

handcyclist Rachel Morris

Great Britain's hand-cyclist Rachel Morris is battling to recover from an accident in time for the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Sarah Storey

With 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Great Britain's Sarah Storey gives her account of the Krasna Lipa Tour in the Czech Republic