PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Beijing 2008

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.

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The medals for the London 2012 Paralympic Games will be kept safe in the historic Tower of London during the Games.

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The third "Friendship Games" will take place from 7-8 July in the Great Lakes region of Africa: two days of trans-border sports competitions intended to promote peace and unite young people.

Richard Whitehead

Terezinha Guilhermina running with guide

Brazil's Terezinha Guilhermina has set out to be the fastest visually impaired sprinter in the world.

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Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Equestrian at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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The International Association for Disabled Sailing have launched a Paralympic Sailing competition website.