PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Twitter feed

The IPC's Social Media Manager during the London 2012 Paralympics gives the definitive guide navigating social media at the Paralympics

Nazmiye Muslu

After coming away from Beijing without any Powerlifting medals, the Turkish team have stepped up their game and are expecting world records, as well as medals.

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The objective of the IPC Marketing Summit is to examine the London experience and its impact, and allow for conversational debate on how partners can benefit from the Paralympic brand.

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www.paralympic.org to broadcast over 580 hours of live sporting action across five channels in addition to making 1,000 hours of video on demand available.

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Norway’s Sonar Paralympic team won the Clagett Regatta in Newport, USA, whilst the home sailor, Marc LeBlanc, won the 2.4mR race

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Great Britain hopes to maintain its Paralympic titles in Equestrian with a mix of experience and youth on its London 2012 team.

Siamand Rahman

Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.

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With 50 days to go until London 2012, Australia revealed its Swimming team, led by Matt Cowdrey and Blake Cochrane.

Iceland's London 2012 team

All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games