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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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IPC President reflects on 2012 and looks ahead to 2013

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With 50 days to go until the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships in La Molina, Spain, the International Paralympic Committee has announced the ‘ones to watch’ for the competition.

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In New Year's message to members Sir Philip Craven relfects on 2012 and looks ahead to 2013

Alex Zanardi

Twenty one years after competing at the motor-racing circuit as an F3000 driver, Italy's Alex Zanardi - who also raced in F1 - returned to Brands Hatch to light up the Games, striking double gold in the hand-cycling events.

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Brazil’s Alan Fonteles Oliveira produced one of the biggest upsets in Paralympic history, defeating sprinting great Oscar Pistorius in the 200m T44 in London.

No. 1 Moment of Year: Alex Zanardi winning at Brands Hatch

Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi has taken the IPC’s top moment of 2012 after winning two Paralympic golds on the same course he competed on as a motor race driver.

Sarah Storey wins third London 2012 gold

29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012

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Teresa Perales’ behind-the-scenes video of her handing a medal to her son captivated audiences and became the most-viewed Samsung Paralympic Blog of the Games.

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David Wetherill’s incredible diving table tennis shot at London 2012 went viral on YouTube, racking up 6.3 million views and counting.

Wheelchair tennis legend David Hall (right) introduces Jonas Bjorkman to the sport (left)

David Hall named ambassador of 2013 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Tour

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Canada produced one of the most memorable wheelchair rugby performances ever to defeat arch-rivals USA, 50-49, in the semi-final at London 2012.

Jonnie Peacock

IPC Director of Media and Communications picks out his best moment of 2012

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As the IPC's Top 50 Moments continues, Gareth A Davies chooses his favourite of 2012

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Exactly one year to the day after losing his eyesight in Afghanistan, US Navy hero Bradley Snyder swam to Paralympic gold at London 2012.

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Oscar Pistorius became a household name worldwide after competing in both the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Her Majesty the Queen London 2012

In her annual address to Commonwealth countries, Queen Elizabeth II will hail the "splendid summer of sport".

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For many people, Vergeer is invincible and there’s almost an assumption that she will win. But for her it takes a lot of hard work and mental strength to withstand this pressure.

The face of Paralympic Sport in Singapore Frankie Thanapal Sinniah has died aged 61

Josh Cassidy

Special ceremony sees London 2012 Paralympians recognised with Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals

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With 80,000 fans cheering him on, Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento insisted on finishing the 100m T46 final, despite a pulled hamstring.