PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Chantal Petitclerc concentrating before race in Beijing

Canada Day was celebrated with the Canadian Track and Field Trials as well as public events where people could try out para-sport

Jerome Singleton celebrating victory

Jerome Singleton, Tatyana McFadden and April Holmes highlight the American squad headed to the Paralympic Games.

London 2012 Athletes' Village

First guests welcomed at the Olympic and Paralympic Village as part of preparations for the London 2012 Games. Essential Games time services and facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, athlete recreation area, multi-faith centre and 24-hour main dining area

USA's Blake Leeper give teammate Jerome Singleton a helping hand

Leeper follows up 200m success with Americas record in scintillating 100m race

Oscar Pistorius and Jonnie Peacock

Peacock runs 10.85 to eclipse times by set Oscar Pistorius and Marlon Shirley

Annette Roozen

After giving birth to a daughter, the Netherlands’ veteran sprinter Annette Roozen is trying to come back for London 2012.

Jessica Galli

Jessica Galli and Raymond Martin among two of four world records breakers

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The IPC Anti-Doping Committee met in Bonn, Germany last weekend to discuss London 2012, how to educate athletes on doping and to exchange knowledge with others in the industry.

Paralympic Ball

The first Paralympic Ball will celebrate Paralympians and their achievements and will raise vital funds for the Agitos Foundation and the British Paralympic Association.

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Ireland's Jason Smyth missed out on the Olympic qualifying time for the 100m this week, however he was officially nominated to his country’s Paralympic team.