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20-23 September

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Sochi 2014 Volunteer Workshop

The workshop is designed to ensure the Sochi 2014 volunteers make both Paralympic athletes and visitors feel truly welcome when attending the Games.

Person playing Boccia

Three sets of brothers were amongst 20 athletes to be selected to represent ParalympicsGB in Boccia, Judo and Powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

building with colourful circles

The brightly coloured openings in the new London 2012 Shooting ranges contrast with the Georgian Royal facades of old.

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Sir Philip Craven attends launch of Ottobock's 'Passion for Paralympics' travelling exhibition.

the Brazilian Paralympic Committee's stand

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) will attend the 11th edition of the International Fair of Technologies in Rehabilitation, Inclusion and Accessibility, Reatech at the Immigrants Convention Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 12-15 April.

Teresa Perales in Sierra Nevada

Spanish swimmer Teresa Perales writes about her day-to-day efforts in the lead-up to London 2012 that not everybody will know about at the Games.

London Olympic Park Aerial View

In the first of his blogs leading upto London 2012, the Daily Telegraph's Gareth Davies outlines his hopes for media coverage of the Games.

Nikolay Polukhin

Russia is on a roll this year, having already bagged Athlete of the Month for January and February.

Stamps with Leo-Pekka Tähti and Saana-Maria Sinisalo

Leo-Pekka Tähti and Saana-Maria Sinisalo to be featured on stamps by Itella Posti Oy

Matt Skelhon Shooting

With an easygoing personality and acute vision, Great Britain’s Matt Skelhon is targeting triple gold at London 2012.

Sarah Storey on bike

Alongside altitude chamber training, cold snow weather at last weekend's Time Trials mean Great Britain's cyclist Sarah Storey feels prepared for anything.

British shooter

This week’s World Cup event in Poland will include 10 events that will serve as qualifiers for London 2012.

Matt Skelhon Shooting

With an easygoing personality and acute vision, Great Britain’s Matt Skelhon is targeting triple gold at London 2012.

woman talking

Sylvana Mestre, chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee looks back on the last season.

Great Britain's Terry Bywater in action at the 2011 BT Paralympic World Cup

Eleanor Simmonds performing

Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds selected for ParalympicsGB

Thierry Schmitter, the Netherlands' sailor, sailing during the ISAF Sailing World Cup series

The Trofeo S.A.R. Princess Sofia MAPFRE winner goes to 2.4mR sailor Thierry Schmitter (NED)

Ashley Adams Cattle Farmer

Ashley Adams is balancing both the life of a Queensland countryman and a Paralympic shooter heading into London 2012.

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