PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brands Hatch

More than 150 para-cyclists had the opportunity to train at the Brands Hatch London 2012 venue this week in London.

sailor in single-person keelboat

On the eve of his final race day before the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Dutchman Thierry Schmitter is confident and focused about his medal chances.

Marcin Awizen

Poland, Ukraine and Germany are all sending large numbers of current world-record holders to the IPC Athletics European Championships in Stadskanaal.

A picture of 2 person in a small boat

Alexandra Rickham, who makes up the Great Britain’s SKUD 18 sailing team, along with Niki Birrell writes about Torrential Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, finally winning gold and glamming up for the ball.

A picture of two trucks leaving a firm

Ottobock Healthcare, the IPC’s partner, sent 15,000 spare parts to its London 2012 workshop this week, the first of many shipments to come.

2 athletes cycling during a race

As Great Britain’s Sarah Storey prepares for London, she braves the British weather for an afternoon of time trials.

A picture of a woman riding

Veteran Grace Bowman will lead a new team of riders at the Paralympic equestrian event in London.

Mexico’s women’s Wheelchair Basketball team

With 10 action-packed days of Wheelchair Basketball at London 2012, here is a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Sailing competition

Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Sailing: a sport of skill, tactics and nerve.

French Wheelchair Tennis player Stephane Houdet

The ITF revealed the full list of entries for the London 2012 Wheelchair Tennis event, which includes 112 players from 30 countries.