PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Israel’s Noam Gershony, a former combat helicopter pilot, is ranked No. 3 in the world in the quad singles division. He aims to challenge established players for gold at London 2012.

Wheelchair Tennis Venue for London 2012

With its central location and first-class modern facilities, Eton Manor will offer some great facilities for the Wheelchair Tennis venue.

Kurt Fearnley

Kurt Fearnley, Evan O’Hanlon and Kelly Cartwright headline a 43-strong Australian Athletics delegation for London 2012.

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With over 440 consecutive singles wins under her belt, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Esther Vergeer is riding the wave of success all the way to London 2012.

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A picture of a woman showing the Great Britain flag

Papua New Guinea NPC

Esther Vergeer Test Event

Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer, the world’s most well-known Wheelchair Tennis player, talks about how Paralympic Sport is entering the spotlight.

Maikel Scheffers.

With the Dutch team especially strong this year, Maikel Scheffers and Esther Vergeer may be able to take home both singles titles for the Netherlands.

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American Brad Parks came up with the idea of Wheelchair Tennis during his rehabilitation in the 1970’s, and the sport has flourished ever since.