PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a woman in wheelchair playing tennis

After finishing with one medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, Belgium has announced a strong delegation with more medal hopefuls for London 2012.

Erin Orford

Great Britain’s Erin Orford pulled out all the stops to beat teammate Natasha Baker in the Individual Championships Test event

Natasha Baker on horse

With four riders scoring more than 80% on day three of the Hartpury Festival of Dressage, Great Britain’s Para-Equestrian team proved they will be tough to beat at London 2012.

A picture of a woman riding

Denmark’s Equestrian team is set to make an impression at London 2012, heading to London with better horses, more confidence and a top coach.

Daniel Dias competing

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee just announced a large team of 182 athletes who will compete for the country at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swedish Paralympic Committee App screenshot

The National Parlaympic Committee of Sweden has launched an app, "Para SWE" for the London 2012 Paralympics.

Hannelore Brenner

With Frenchman Michel Assouline leading them as trainer, the Great Britain Equestrian team are determined to hold on to their gold medals when the Germans come to London.

rider on horse

The Great Britain team is striving to put on its best performance as selectors are getting closer to making a decision on which five riders will make it to London

A picture of a girl cycling

Great Britain’s cyclist Sarah Storey is filling her schedule with training and media events.

Elodie Lorandi

At this year’s Paralympic Games, France will compete in 10 different sports, with swimmers Elodie Lorandi and David Smetanine headlining the delegation.