PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Fencing: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Fencing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Finland Take Malmo InterCup Crown
In the last major Goalball competition before London 2012, Finland came out on top, followed by Sweden and Lithuania.

Can Britain Live Up to High Expectations on Pitch?
Despite coming fourth at the last European and World Championships, Great Britain’s Football 5-a-side team have set their sights on gold in London.

New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.

The IPC launches new-look websites for four sports as international federation
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports

Malmo InterCup to be Final Goalball Tuneup
The Malmo Men’s InterCup in Sweden this weekend will be the last chance for teams to hone their skills before the Paralympic Games.

Natalia Dannenberg: Football Frenzy on Twitter
Making amends for some of the omissions in her last blog (50 Tips on who to follow at the London 2012 Paralympics), the IPC’s Natalia Dannenberg gives the low-down on the British Football 5-a-Side team.

Birthplace of Football 5-a-Side, Spain Shoot for Podium
After failing to make the podium at Beijing 2008, Spain’s Football 5-a-Side team is ready to show the world why they are the home for the sport.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

New agreement signed at 124th IOC session held in British capital ahead of London 2012
IOC and IPC Sign Co-operation Agreement Until 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.

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

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.