PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athletes on the finish line in Beijing

Record number of National Paralympic Committees will contest 170 medal events at the Games.

The Paralympic Flag arrives in Sochi

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published the Qualification Guide for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Anti-Doping London image

Results of IPC's 2011 anti-doping programme show seven athletes committed anti-doping violations, four from Powerlifting

Canada Wheelchair Curling Team

The Canadian Paralympic Committee has announced that a total of $346,500 in funds will be distributed to 51 sport organizations across the country.

A picture of a woman swimming

A further 28 swimmers will join ParalympicsGB Swimming team for the London 2012 Paralympics.

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Naomi Soazo

Since winning gold in Beijing, Soazo has had to settle for silver and bronze at the last two world championships. In London, she hopes to wrestle her way back to the top of the podium.

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A picture of a group posing for a photo

More than 40 participants from 19 countries took part in the six-day training programme.

A pictures of 2 mens in action during a Judo demonsrtation

With three days of grappling and struggling, Judo will be one of the highlights of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.