PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Aerial view of a park (Greenwich Park)

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) have named the first two athletes to represent the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Great Britain's David Weir

British wheelchair racers David Weir and Hannah Cockroft could star for Great Britain at May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.

Sochi 2014 Volunteers.

The Sochi 2014 volunteer team's participation in the All-Russian volunteer "Youth Train" event has come to a close.

Oliviero Tiso

The IPC Shooting World cup continues until Sunday 15 April

Great Britain's David Weir

British wheelchair racers David Weir and Hannah Cockroft could star for Great Britain at May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.

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.