PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sweden shock Germany, Russia down Poland
Both Sweden and Russia won their semi-final games at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships, earning spots in the A Pool.
Nominations open for IPC Scientific Award
Certain members of the Paralympic Movement can now nominate academic researchers for their contributions to para-sport.
No. 46: Jack-of-all-trades Fernandes
The No. 46 moment in Paralympic sport of 2012 is when Brazilian Fernando Fernandes won his third para-canoe world crown.
IPC Swimming establishes Coaches’ Advisory Group
As para-swimming continues to grow, the IPC has established a Coaches’ Advisory Group to give feedback on the technical issues of the sport.
100 days to go until IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships
The IPC has launched a new Facebook fan page and event site with just 100 days to go until the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
Poland: Sitting volleyball to ice sledge hockey
The majority of Poland’s team at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships is made up of former sitting volleyball players.
No. 47: Hong Kong's 'Seven-gold princess'
The No. 47 moment in Paralympic sport of 2012 is when Hong Kong wheelchair fencer Yu Chui Yee was truly able to inspire others after winning her seventh Paralympic gold.
Russia, Poland win big on Day 3 in Novi Sad
Russia beat the Netherlands, 9-0, and Poland defeated Austria, 8-0, at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships
Mayor bids to bring back IPC Athletics World Championships to London in 2017
Following the success of the Paralympic Games and sold-out sessions, London now wants the World Championships
No. 48: A Russian golden goal seals victory in football 7-a-side
When Russia’s Eduard Ramonov found the back of the net in London, his goal won his country’s first football 7-a-side gold medal since Sydney 2000.