PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Esther Vergeer: Test Event on Paralympic courts
Dutch Wheelchair Tennis phenomenon, Esther Vergeer, is headed to London to test out the Paralympic Venue, Eton Mannor.
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Top Strength 7-a-Side Team Named for BT Paralympic World Cup
Team GB will play Brazil, Republic of Ireland and the USA
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Paralympians Featured in London 2012 Photo Exhibition
Photo exhibition marks achievements of International Inspiration.
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Wheelchair Tennis Test Event begins at Eton Manor
Eton Manor host Wheelchair Tennis test event for London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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IPC President Receives Sport Industry Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Philip Craven takes award amid emotional scenes at London awards ceremony
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Everyone has a Shot at the Podium in Wheelchair Rugby
The sport was invented in Canada and is still affectionately known as Murderball, its original name.