PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Matt Skelhon Shooting](/sites/default/files/images/120411105944105_6152678812_1b379d069b_o.jpg)
Britain’s Skelhon Flies High to Stay Focused
With an easygoing personality and acute vision, Great Britain’s Matt Skelhon is targeting triple gold at London 2012.
Sylvana Mestre: A Successful Alpine Skiing Season
Sylvana Mestre, chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee looks back on the last season.
![Eleanor Simmonds performing](/sites/default/files/images/120118110100852_Eleanor%2BSimmonds.jpg)
British Swimmers Announced for London 2012 Paralympic Games
Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds selected for ParalympicsGB
![Thierry Schmitter, the Netherlands' sailor, sailing during the ISAF Sailing World Cup series](/sites/default/files/images/120410132716291_2012%2BIFDS%2BWorlds%2BC%2B483%2BCredit%2BPhotoboat.jpg)
Netherlands’ Schmitter Wins Majorca Regatta
The Trofeo S.A.R. Princess Sofia MAPFRE winner goes to 2.4mR sailor Thierry Schmitter (NED)
![Ashley Adams Cattle Farmer](/sites/default/files/images/120410093137830_4275Ashley.jpg)
Australian Cattle Farmer on Target for London
Ashley Adams is balancing both the life of a Queensland countryman and a Paralympic shooter heading into London 2012.
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Greece’s Polychronidis Defeats Thomas in Tiebreaker
The match started in Greg Polychronidis’ favour, but with some outstanding shots British champion Jacob Thomas levelled off the score until he fell in a tiebreaker.
Rio 2016 Excellence Programme Workshops Begin
The IPC Academy ran the first two of many workshops to come in Brazil to ensure a successful Paralympic Games are delivered in Rio.