PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

rider on horse

The Great Britain team is striving to put on its best performance as selectors are getting closer to making a decision on which five riders will make it to London

Elodie Lorandi

At this year’s Paralympic Games, France will compete in 10 different sports, with swimmers Elodie Lorandi and David Smetanine headlining the delegation.

A picture of a girl cycling

Great Britain’s cyclist Sarah Storey is filling her schedule with training and media events.

A picture of a woman jumping in a pool

Swimmer Sophie Pascoe and runner Tim Prendergast will lead a 26-strong New Zealand delegation at the Paralympic Games.

Josh Cassidy

Wheelchair racers Michelle Stilwell and Josh Cassidy hope to be part of a Canadian delegation.

Leo-Pekka Tahti

At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.

Oscar Pistorius

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).

A picture of a conference

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.

FEI Olympic and Paralympic website screenshot

FEI website will show rider biographies and Games history as well as news and results.

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.