PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a woman running with a Namibian flag on her shoulder

Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.

A picture of two men in sledges fighting the puck during a ice sledge hockey match

Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.

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In his first IPC blog, American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki shares his background and invites readers to interact with him.

Irek Zaripov

After a glittering performance at Vancouver 2010, Russia’s Irek Zaripov will have to fight hard – mainly against fellow teammates – to maintain his top position.

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Nominations are now being taken for the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame through 15 March.

David Weir and Shelly Woods with Prince Harry

British capital set to play host to one of the best marathon fields ever

A picture of a man in a sledge practising Ice Sledge Hockey.

Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

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USA’s Michael Shea beat his teammate Evan Strong in the snowboard cross event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA.