PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Blind Football

Gaming fans can try out their football skills in a new online simulation created by Sainsbury’s, Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay

Swimming

Canada’s Paralympic Swimmers test their form before they head off to London for the Paralympic Games.

Cycling

Here's a preview of our profile with Czech para-cyclist Jiri Jezek that will appear in the August edition of the IPC's magazine, The Paralympian.

Wheelchair Tennis

The Johan Cruyff Foundation continues its involvement in the Wheelchair Tennis.

Australia

Greg Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee recognized the Australian Institute of Sport as the country’s first Centre for Paralympic Excellence.

Cycling

Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Para-Cycling at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Sailing

In his third Paralympics, sailor Damien Seguin will be his country’s flag bearer during the first Opening Ceremony he has ever attended.

Powerlifting

With seven days of Powerlifting events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.

Cycling

Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch shares how many athletes are putting their lives on hold for a shot at Paralympic glory in London.

Wheelchair Tennis

Three-time Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis medallist Randy Snow was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Summer Sports

The IPC's Social Media Manager during the London 2012 Paralympics gives the definitive guide navigating social media at the Paralympics

Powerlifting

After coming away from Beijing without any Powerlifting medals, the Turkish team have stepped up their game and are expecting world records, as well as medals.

The objective of the IPC Marketing Summit is to examine the London experience and its impact, and allow for conversational debate on how partners can benefit from the Paralympic brand.

Summer Sports

www.paralympic.org to broadcast over 580 hours of live sporting action across five channels in addition to making 1,000 hours of video on demand available.

Sailing

Norway’s Sonar Paralympic team won the Clagett Regatta in Newport, USA, whilst the home sailor, Marc LeBlanc, won the 2.4mR race

Equestrian

Great Britain hopes to maintain its Paralympic titles in Equestrian with a mix of experience and youth on its London 2012 team.

Powerlifting

Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.

Swimming

With 50 days to go until London 2012, Australia revealed its Swimming team, led by Matt Cowdrey and Blake Cochrane.

Athletics

All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games