PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swedish Wheelchair Tennis Player Stefan Olsson

58 athletes will make their way to London

Marlou van Rhijn aka Blade Babe wins gold in 100m T44 and teammates take silver and bronze

Host nation the Netherlands swept the women's 100m T43/44 sprint in top fashion under the sun on the third day of the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Switzerland Athletics

The final day of competition is underway in Stadskanaal and you can follow live results via our website.

Leo Pekka Tahti

Leo Pekka Tahti, world-record holder in the 100m T54 sprint, had no problem winning the event at the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Unveiling of Ludwig Guttmann statue

A statue of Sir Ludwig Guttmann has been unveiled in Stoke Mandeville, Uk. The pioneer introduced sport as a means to rehabilitation in the 1940s, which gave birth the the Paralympic Movement

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Germany’s top para-athlete won the 100m T42 sprint on the first day of the IPC Athletics European Championships in top fashion.

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The leaders of tomorrow from Africa and the Palestinian Territories have been learning about the value of Paralympic Sport at a Youth Leadership Camp in Germany

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Thousands of Get Set schools and local communities across the UK are showing how they are ready to welcome the world to the London 2012 Games this summer.

Allison Jones Performing

U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, has announced athlete nominations for the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Cycling Team that will compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Ray O'Dwyer

Ireland’s Ray O’Dwyer, who won Javelin silver at the IPC Athletics Euros, should be one to watch in the sport for years to come.