PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 12: USA's 'Armless Archer' becomes London icon
American Matt Stutzman won silver in archery at London 2012, but he became one of London’s biggest inspirations and images of him shooting without arms have become iconic of London.
No. 13: Channel 4 creates a blueprint for commercial Paralympic broadcasting
With an innovative marketing campaign and top-class Paralympic programming, Channel 4 ensured record audiences and a change in perceptions towards people with an impairment
London to host 2017 IPC Athletics Worlds
Following the amazing success of the London 2012 Paralympics, the city has now won the right to host the 2017 IPC Athletics World Championships.
UK Sport announces record investment in elite Paralympic sport
Ahead of Rio 2016, £70.2 million will be invested in elite Paralympic sport, an overall increase of 43 per cent
No. 14: Russia struggle through tragic loss to win
Despite their coach passing away during the tournament, the Russian Wheelchair Curling team went on to win the 2012 World Championships, making it the No. 14 moment of the year.
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey calls for bids for 2013 Paralympic Qualification Tournament
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has announced bidding for the 2013 Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament
Marieke Vervoort wins Belgian Paralympic Athlete of Year Award
Belgian track athlete Marieke Vervoort picked up her country's most prestigious sports award after winning gold and silver in London's Olympic Stadium
Cody receives Sport Leadership Award
IPC Governing Board Member Ann Cody received the Georg M Steinbrenner III Sport Leadership Award from the United States Olympic Foundation for her contributions to the Paralympic Movement.
BBC Sports Personality: Martine Wright wins Helen Rollason Award
After losing her legs in the 7/7 bombings in 2005, Martine Wright got into sitting volleyball and was part of the British sitting volleyball team at the London 2012 Paralympics.
USA dominate first Alpine Skiing NorAm Cup
The home team dominated the first event of the 2012-13 IPC Alpine Skiing NorAm Cup in Colorado, USA, with strong performances also from New Zealand’s Adam Hall and Canada’s Viviane Forest.