PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

British Sonar Sailing team

One is determined, one organized and the other has a cheeky side, but together they make up the Great British Sonar team going for gold at the London Paralympics.

Andy Barrow

Great Britain’s Wheelchair Rugby player writes about finding out if he made the team, being drug tested and what he makes of his Canada Cup rivals.

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The renewed sponsorship agreement with Suncor Energy will directly benefits Canadian athletes.

A group of 2.4mR boats lined up in a row

After seven regattas, Great Britain’s Helena Lucas has topped the ISAF World Cup standings in the single-person keelboat Paralympic sailing class. She goes into the London 2012 Paralympics as a podium favourite.

Daniela Di Toro

Australia's Daniela Di Toro, the only player on the international circuit to have beaten current women's singles champion, Esther Vergeer, has been selected for the 2012 Australian Paralympic Team

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Beijing Paralympic silver medallist Kathryn Ross is hoping to turn silver into gold in London after being named on the Australian Rowing team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Israel Sonar Sailing Team

From war zone to Paralympic dreams, trio inspires those along their journey to the top.

Oscar Pistorius at BT Paralympic World Cup

South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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.