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Out of the Shadows and into the Limelight
How the Paralympic Movement is becoming a commerical success. (This article was first published in The Paralympian, the official magazine of the Parlaympic Movement).
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Athletics Euros to be Vital Stepping Stone to London
The 2012 IPC Athletics European Championships may be the last opportunity for athletes to meet before the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Rowing With Great Britain’s Aggar
Defending Paralympic gold medallist and four-time world champion Tom Aggar takes spectators through the mindset of a rower during a competition.
Sarah Storey: Cheshire Classic Win
In her next blog, Great Britain’s cyclist, Sarah Storey, writes about winning the Cheshire Classic.
GB Names Wheelchair Basketball Teams for Manchester
With the return of Jon Pollock and Terry Bywater, Great Britain’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball squad is looking strong for May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.
Macedonian on 5,700km Wheelchair Journey to London
Mile Stojkoski believes in the power of sport and is making his point by travelling across Europe to the British capital in time for the Games.
Mestre Shortlisted for Spirit of Sport Awards
Sylvana Mestre, Chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2012 SportAccord Spirit of Sport Awards.
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London 2012 Rowing: What to Watch
Heats and finals for four different Rowing disciplines will be packed into three days of exhilarating competition at Eton Dorney.
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Top Wheelchair Tennis Stars head to Eton Manor
A star line-up of Esther Vergeer, Peter Norfolk and Gordon Reid promise to wow spectators at the test event at Eton Manor on the Olympic Park.
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London 2012 Launches Shakespearian Film
In honour of William Shakespeare’s birthday, the London 2012 Festival launched a short film produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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USA Names London 2012 Judo Team
Six visually impaired athletes were selected to USA’s Judo team at the nation’s trials in Irving, Texas.
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London 2012 Anti-Doping Laboratory Receives Seal of Approval
WADA accredits London 2012 Anti-Doping laboratory
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Rowing: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Rowing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Celebrating 100 Days To Go in Paris
The Fédération Francaise Handisport will partner with Électricité de France (EDF) to honour 100 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympics with a celebration outside Paris’ City Hall in May.
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ExCeL Venue to Provide All-Round Games Experience
Day passes for ExCeL can still be purchased at www.paralympictickets.com.
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Follow Your Star with Paralympics Ireland
Paralympics Ireland launches major education programme targeting 3,400 primary schools
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Partyka Eager for Double Dose of London
Polish Table Tennis player Natalia Partyka will once again participate in both the Olympics and Paralympics this year in the British capital.