PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Du Toit describes London as world leader in Paralympic Movement
The multi-Paralympic champion praised the success of London 2012 at this week's Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards.

LOCOG publishes 2011-2012 report and accounts
LOCOG on Friday (8 February) published its accounts for the 18 month period ended 30 September 2012.

Channel 4 secures 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Games rights
IPC awards broadcaster rights following highly competitive tender process

IPC Swimming to hold consultation meeting
NPC and IOSD representatives will take part in open discussions in April to further develop IPC Swimming.

Germany’s Rothfuss eager to face French rival
Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss will challenge France’s Marie Bochet for gold at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships next month.

IPC launches NPC Namibia website
Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.
Draw made for Wheelchair Basketball Euros
Defending European champions – Great Britain’s men and Germany’s women – will look to retain their regional titles this summer in Frankfurt.

Sledge Spotlight: Gregory Leperdi
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.

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

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