PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a woman riding

Denmark’s Equestrian team is set to make an impression at London 2012, heading to London with better horses, more confidence and a top coach.

Daniel Dias competing

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee just announced a large team of 182 athletes who will compete for the country at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swedish Paralympic Committee App screenshot

The National Parlaympic Committee of Sweden has launched an app, "Para SWE" for the London 2012 Paralympics.

Hannelore Brenner

With Frenchman Michel Assouline leading them as trainer, the Great Britain Equestrian team are determined to hold on to their gold medals when the Germans come to London.

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

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.

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.

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.