PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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The Australian Paralympic Committee announced its 15-strong Para-Cycling squad for London 2012 on Tuesday (12 June).

A picture of a man in a wheelchair shooting a ball in a Wheelchair Basketball match

Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Basketball at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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LOCOG revealed the London 2012 Goalball schedule for this year's Paralympic Games.

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With two big tournament wins under their belt in May, Germany’s women’s Wheelchair Basketball team have the ball in their corner heading into the Paralympics.

Mile Stojkoski in Germany

Mile Stojkoski from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is travelling over 5,000km to London in a wheelchair to raise awareness about issues facing people with a disability. Each week, his Project Manager, Vladimir Pandovski, updates paralympic.org on their progress.

Jason Smyth

Australian Paralympic sprinter Evan O’Hanlon explains why Irish visually impaired athlete Jason Smyth and others should not be overlooked.

French Wheelchair Tennis player Stephane Houdet

Frenchman Stephane Houdet and Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer won the singles competition at Roland Garros on Friday after a couple of thrilling matches.

Great Britain men's Wheelchair Basketball

Men’s Wheelchair Basketball teams from Canada, Great Britain and Spain head to Worcester for a three-team tournament prior to London 2012.

A picture of a girl in a wheelchair playing tennis

Despite a quarter-final singles exit at this week’s Roland Garros, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Marjolein Buis won the doubles event and is not one to be overlooked come London 2012.

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With its central location and first-class modern facilities, Eton Manor will offer some great facilities for the Wheelchair Tennis venue.