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With a lot of up-and-coming talent, several teams will look to knock off defending Paralympic champions Australia on the men’s side and USA on the women’s side.
5 Underrated storylines
Here are five storylines many Paralympic fans may not be aware of but could steal the headlines once the London 2012 competition begins.
IPC Announces Athlete of the Month Shortlist for July
The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Australian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Win World Challenge
At the World Challenge in Sydney, Australia's men's Wheelchair Basketball team beat Great Britain for gold and the women defeated Germany for the prize.
USA Takes 2 of 3 From Canada Wheelchair Basketball
In a pre-Paralympics test series, USA’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball won the best-of-three series against Canada.
Du Toit and Pistorius Headline South African Team
South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
London 2012 Wheelchair Basketball: What to Watch
With 10 action-packed days of Wheelchair Basketball at London 2012, here is a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.
USA Wheelchair Basketball Sneaking up on Rivals
After failing to make the podium at the last two Paralympics, a veteran-heavy USA men’s Wheelchair Basketball team thinks it has what it takes to medal in London.
Catching up With Australia's Grant Mizens
Paralympic.org had the chance to speak with Grant Mizens, who will try to help Australia’s men’s Wheelchair Basketball team win another Paralympic gold at London 2012.
Is Canada's Anderson the World's Best?
Just about any Wheelchair Basketball player you ask will say that Canada’s Patrick Anderson is one of the best to have ever played the game.
Time for Canada's Women to Bounce Back
Cindy Ouellet - one of Canada's youngest Wheelchair Basketball players and one of the few with Paralympic Games experience - is determined to get the team back on the podium.
Canada Names Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team
The top 12 women’s Wheelchair Basketball players in Canada were officially selected to compete in London 2012, including Kendra Ohama, Tracey Ferguson and Cindy Ouellet.
Sir Philip Craven: Prepare to be inspired and excited by Wheelchair Basketball
With a Wheelchair Basketball career that spans over 20 years, the International Paralympic Committee President, Sir Philip Craven, reflects on aggression, getting in the zone and technological developments in the sport.
Canada Crowned Continental Clash Champions
The Canadian men’s Wheelchair Basketball team had top performances against Great Britain and Spain to finish the Continental Clash undefeated.
USA’s Nichols Perfects Balancing Act
American Alana Nichols is a dual-sport athlete in Alpine Skiing and Wheelchair Basketball, but is currently putting all of her focus on London 2012.
Wheelchair Basketball: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Wheelchair Basketball at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Germany’s Women Rolling into London
With two big tournament wins under their belt in May, Germany’s women’s Wheelchair Basketball team have the ball in their corner heading into the Paralympics.
Parasport in Canada Receives Investment in Grassroots Programmes
The Canadian Paralympic Committee has announced that a total of $346,500 in funds will be distributed to 51 sport organizations across the country.
Germany's Women Catch Gold and USA Claims Bronze
Germany beat Australia for gold and USA defeated Great Britain for bronze in women's Wheelchair Basketball at the BT Paralympic World Cup.