PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014 Team Shares the Excitement of the Volunteer Movement with the Country
The Sochi 2014 volunteer team's participation in the All-Russian volunteer "Youth Train" event has come to a close.
Polish Shooters Shine on Day One of World Cup
The IPC Shooting World cup continues until Sunday 15 April
Weir and Cockroft Eye Gold in Manchester
British wheelchair racers David Weir and Hannah Cockroft could star for Great Britain at May’s BT Paralympic World Cup.
IPC Academy Trains Sochi 2014 Volunteers
The workshop is designed to ensure the Sochi 2014 volunteers make both Paralympic athletes and visitors feel truly welcome when attending the Games.
ParalympicsGB Selects Band of Brothers
Three sets of brothers were amongst 20 athletes to be selected to represent ParalympicsGB in Boccia, Judo and Powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Royal Artillery Barracks Merges Modern With Traditional
The brightly coloured openings in the new London 2012 Shooting ranges contrast with the Georgian Royal facades of old.
IPC President asks for Athletes to be Given Full Credit for Record Breaking Performances at London 2012
Sir Philip Craven attends launch of Ottobock's 'Passion for Paralympics' travelling exhibition.
Brazilian Paralympic Committee Attends Reatech
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) will attend the 11th edition of the International Fair of Technologies in Rehabilitation, Inclusion and Accessibility, Reatech at the Immigrants Convention Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 12-15 April.
Teresa Perales: Training in Sierra Nevada
Spanish swimmer Teresa Perales writes about her day-to-day efforts in the lead-up to London 2012 that not everybody will know about at the Games.
Gareth Davies: The London Games, given the nature of the British media, will be scrutinized as never before
In the first of his blogs leading upto London 2012, the Daily Telegraph's Gareth Davies outlines his hopes for media coverage of the Games.
Russia’s Polukhin Voted Athlete of Month
Russia is on a roll this year, having already bagged Athlete of the Month for January and February.
Finnish Athletes to be Portrayed on Stamps
Leo-Pekka Tähti and Saana-Maria Sinisalo to be featured on stamps by Itella Posti Oy
Britain’s Skelhon Flies High to Stay Focused
With an easygoing personality and acute vision, Great Britain’s Matt Skelhon is targeting triple gold at London 2012.
Sarah Storey: Snow, But Not at Altitude; Altitude, But No Height Gained and a Very Soggy Time Trial!
Alongside altitude chamber training, cold snow weather at last weekend's Time Trials mean Great Britain's cyclist Sarah Storey feels prepared for anything.
139 Athletes Head to IPC Shooting World Cup
This week’s World Cup event in Poland will include 10 events that will serve as qualifiers for London 2012.
Britain’s Skelhon Flies High to Stay Focused
With an easygoing personality and acute vision, Great Britain’s Matt Skelhon is targeting triple gold at London 2012.
Sylvana Mestre: A Successful Alpine Skiing Season
Sylvana Mestre, chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee looks back on the last season.
British Swimmers Announced for London 2012 Paralympic Games
Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds selected for ParalympicsGB
Netherlands’ Schmitter Wins Majorca Regatta
The Trofeo S.A.R. Princess Sofia MAPFRE winner goes to 2.4mR sailor Thierry Schmitter (NED)