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Can Brazil Football 5-a-Side Three-Peat?
As the only nation to have ever won Football 5-a-Side gold at the Paralympics, Brazil is looking to strike gold for a third straight Games in London.
Rahman Targets Gold Over Records in London
Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.
IPC Launches Websites for Cameroon and Panama
As part of the IPC's digital strategy to develop a greater online presence for its members, it launched official websites for the National Paralympic Committees of Cameroon and Panama.
Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Schedule Released
The final London 2012 Wheelchair Rugby schedule was announced this week, with Australia and USA expecting to be the favourites.
IOC and IPC Sign Co-operation Agreement Until 2020
The newly signed agreement ensures the Paralympic Games will be held in the same city ast the Olympics through 2020.
London 2012 Football 5-a-Side: What to Watch
With five days of Football 5-a-Side competition at London 2012, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.
Football 5-a-Side: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Football 5-a-Side at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
New agreement signed at 124th IOC session held in British capital ahead of London 2012
IOC and IPC Sign Co-operation Agreement Until 2020
USA Announces 2012-13 Ice Sledge Hockey Roster
Taylor Chace, Steve Cash and Alexi Salamone will try to help USA defend their world championship title in Korea in 2013.
Britain's Rising Cycling Star Who Fell From the Sky
Nobody expected Mark Colbourne to throw himself into competitive sport after a paragliding accident three years ago, but now the Brit is set to make headlines at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Sylvana Mestre: A New Season is Underway
The Chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee looks ahead to the new IPC Alpine Skiing season
Vergeer, Kunieda, Gershony Win British Open Titles
Esther Vergeer, Shingo Kunieda and Noam Gershony all took home first-place trophies in their respective singles classes at the British Open.
Canada’s Thomas and USA's Long Highlight Can-Am Event
In one of their final London 2012 Swimming tune-ups, Canada’s Amber Thomas and USA’s Jessica Long found success at the Can-Am Championships.
Italian Passion to Drive Zanardi to Pole Position
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi of Italy explains how handcycling was like meeting the woman of his dreams after having both of his legs amputated.
Australian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Win World Challenge
At the World Challenge in Sydney, Australia's men's Wheelchair Basketball team beat Great Britain for gold and the women defeated Germany for the prize.
Jeremiasz Knocks Off No. 1 Houdet at British Open
No. 8 Michael Jeremiasz recorded a three-set victory over No. 1 Stephane Houdet to advance to the Wheelchair Tennis British Open semi-finals.
USA Takes 2 of 3 From Canada Wheelchair Basketball
In a pre-Paralympics test series, USA’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball won the best-of-three series against Canada.
Lapthorne and Burdekin Advance to British Open Semis
Andy Lapthorne and Jamie Burdekin gave impressive performances on Wednesday to advance to the quad singles semi-finals at the British Open.
Cundy to Spearhead British Para-Cyclists
Jody Cundy, as well as Sarah Storey, both swimmers turned cyclists, will look to repeat as Paralympic champions for Great Britain at London 2012.
British Open to be Final Wheelchair Tennis Tune-up
With less than seven weeks until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Netherlands' Maikel Scheffers looks to win his third British Open title.