IPC Ice Hockey B Pool World Championships
10-16 March

Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

News - Ice sledge hockey

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After finishing with one medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, Belgium has announced a strong delegation with more medal hopefuls for London 2012.

Erin Orford

Great Britain’s Erin Orford pulled out all the stops to beat teammate Natasha Baker in the Individual Championships Test event

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Denmark’s Equestrian team is set to make an impression at London 2012, heading to London with better horses, more confidence and a top coach.

Natasha Baker on horse

With four riders scoring more than 80% on day three of the Hartpury Festival of Dressage, Great Britain’s Para-Equestrian team proved they will be tough to beat at London 2012.

Daniel Dias competing

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee just announced a large team of 182 athletes who will compete for the country at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swedish Paralympic Committee App screenshot

The National Parlaympic Committee of Sweden has launched an app, "Para SWE" for the London 2012 Paralympics.

Hannelore Brenner

With Frenchman Michel Assouline leading them as trainer, the Great Britain Equestrian team are determined to hold on to their gold medals when the Germans come to London.

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The Great Britain team is striving to put on its best performance as selectors are getting closer to making a decision on which five riders will make it to London

Elodie Lorandi

At this year’s Paralympic Games, France will compete in 10 different sports, with swimmers Elodie Lorandi and David Smetanine headlining the delegation.

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Swimmer Sophie Pascoe and runner Tim Prendergast will lead a 26-strong New Zealand delegation at the Paralympic Games.

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Great Britain’s cyclist Sarah Storey is filling her schedule with training and media events.

Josh Cassidy

Wheelchair racers Michelle Stilwell and Josh Cassidy hope to be part of a Canadian delegation.

Leo-Pekka Tahti

At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.

Oscar Pistorius

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.

FEI Olympic and Paralympic website screenshot

FEI website will show rider biographies and Games history as well as news and results.

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The British Equestrian riders are on the edge of their saddles this week in hopes of being named to the team for London 2012.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.

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The UNOSDP Youth Leadership Camp held from 18-28 June aimed to give youngsters the knowledge and impetus to develop sport programmes in their own countries.

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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.