Summer Paralympic Sports

Canada's Dispaltro models himself on double Paralympic gold medallist Pinto in bid for success

By Emily Goddard

By David Gold

February 28 - Canadian boccia star Marco Dispaltro (pictured) has revealed that he is modelling himself on Brazilian Paralympic gold medallist Dirceu Pinto in a bid for equal success at London 2012.

Wheelchair tennis legend to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

By Duncan Mackay

By Tom Degun

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February 27 - United States wheelchair tennis legend and double Paralympic champion Randy Snow, who passed away three years ago, will be induction to the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2012.

Former NBA star Amaechi launches Special Olympics GB programme

By Emily Goddard

By Tom Degun

February 27 - Former NBA star and England basketball international John Amaechi (pictured second from right) has returned to the court in order to launch the Special Olympics GB Unified Sports programme, which is supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Coca-Cola.

Syrian powerlifter suspended for two years following doping violation

By Emily Goddard

By David Gold

February 26 - Syrian powerlifter Fatema Alhasan (pictured) has been suspended for two years following an anti-doping rule violation.

Australian double gold medallist warned to remain grounded prior to London 2012

By David Gold

February 24 - The coach of Simone Kennedy (pictured), who competed at the recent Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Los Angeles, has said she must keep her feet on the ground in the months leading up to London 2012.

Brazilian powerlifter suspended for two years after anti-doping violation

By David Gold

February 24 - Brazilian powerlifter Claudemar Santin (pictured) has been suspended for two years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for an anti-doping rule violation.

Kindred uncertain about London 2012 Paralympics events

By Tom Degun

February 21 - Sascha Kindred, Britain's six-time Paralympic swimming champion, has admitted that he is still unsure about the events in which he wants to compete at London 2012 even though the British Gas Swimming Championships, which act as the Paralympics selection trials, take place in less than two weeks.

Australia beat Canada to secure Osaka Cup in Japan

By David Gold

February 19 - Australia's women's basketball wheelchair team have won the Osaka Cup in Japan with a 59-50 victory over Canada as they prepare for this year's Paralympic Games.

Para-equestrian hopefuls meet Australia’s Paralympic heroes

By David Gold

February 18 - Australian Paralympic greats Evan O'Hanlon, Kathryn Ross and Ellie Cole (pictured left) have spoken to the country's Para-equestrian squad ahead of their first selection competition at Werribee, in April.

Lovett files complaints with Human Rights Commission

By David Gold

February 16 - Sue-Ellen Lovett (pictured), a blind equestrian Paralympian, has filed three complaints with the Human Rights Commission after being told to leave two restaurants and a hotel because of her guide dog.

Weir would be happy with one gold medal at London 2012, he claims

By Duncan Mackay

By Mike Rowbottom at Millbank Tower in London

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February 13 - David Weir (pictured), double Paralympic gold medallist at Bejing four years ago, is aiming to compete in four events at the London 2012 Paralympics – but he will be satisfied with one more gold.

Superb performance sees Britain top medal table at Para-Cycling World Championships

By Emily Goddard

By Mike Rowbottom

February 12 - One gold medal and a world record in the men's tandem sprint event, as well as two silvers in the mixed team sprint and the women's sprint saw Britain finish top of the medals table at the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Los Angeles, the last chance for teams to earn qualification points to determine the size of teams in London 2012.

Standard Life sponsor British Wheelchair Basketball

By David Gold

February 12 - British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has signed a deal which sees Standard Life become their official sponsor for both the men's and women's teams as well as their home games.

British and Irish riders race to gold despite classification rows

By Duncan Mackay

By Tom Degun

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February 10 - Britain put in superb performance on day two of the 2012 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Los Angeles as they secured six medals with two golds, three silvers and a bronze but their victory from debutant Mark Colbourne (pictured) came following a controversial protest at the Velodrome at the Home Depot Centre.

Irish athletes secure London 2012 Paralympics places

By Tom Degun

February 10 - Ireland have received a major boost for the London 2012 Paralympics after they secured three table tennis places and four equestrian spots for the games.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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