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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Mile Stojkoski: Even the cows are surprised to see us

Mile Stojkoski from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is travelling over 5,000km to London in a wheelchair to raise awareness about issues facing people with a disability. Each week, his Project Manager, Vladimir Pandovski, updates paralympic.org on their progress.

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Sam Ingram: My journey to London 2012

Great Britain’s judoka Samuel Ingram surprised everyone in Beijing 2008 by taking bronze. In London he’ll compete in the -90kg category in front of home crowds.

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London 2012 ticket design revealed

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has officially unveiled the design of the Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets.

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Judo: 12 Facts for London 2012

The only martial art on the Paralympic programme, Judo’s one-on-one battles can be tough, tense and explosive, as competitors grapple against determined opponents.

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Brown Looks to Pick Up Pieces on Range

After settling for silver at the London 2012 Archery test event, Great Britain’s Danielle Brown is looking past that at what matters most – the Paralympic Games.

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Brazil Wins Football 7-a-Side Gold

In the medal round of the BT Paralympic World Cup Football 7-a-Side completion, Brazil beat Great Britain for gold and USA defeated Ireland for bronze.

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USA Men Win Gold and Germany Swipes Bronze

USA defeated Great Britain in the finals and Germany finished in third place in the men’s Wheelchair Basketball competition at the BT Paralympic World Cup.