PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

screengrab of Sainsbury's Blind Football Game

Gaming fans can try out their football skills in a new online simulation created by Sainsbury’s, Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay

Benoit Huot posing with medal

Canada’s Paralympic Swimmers test their form before they head off to London for the Paralympic Games.

Dutch Athletics Team

Veteran wheelchair racer Kenny van Weeghel and double-amputee sprinter Marlou van Rhijn will lead the Netherlands in London.

A picture of a man celebrating his victory on a bike

Here's a preview of our profile with Czech para-cyclist Jiri Jezek that will appear in the August edition of the IPC's magazine, The Paralympian.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair

The Johan Cruyff Foundation continues its involvement in the Wheelchair Tennis.

Greg Hartung

Greg Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee recognized the Australian Institute of Sport as the country’s first Centre for Paralympic Excellence.

A picture of an amputee man cycling

Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Para-Cycling at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Damien Seguin

In his third Paralympics, sailor Damien Seguin will be his country’s flag bearer during the first Opening Ceremony he has ever attended.

Sherif Osman

With seven days of Powerlifting events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Colin Lynch

Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch shares how many athletes are putting their lives on hold for a shot at Paralympic glory in London.