British Paralympic Association and Help for Heroes launch ‘Front Line to Start Line’ initiative ahead of London 2012

The British Paralympic Association (BPA) and Forces Charity Help for Heroes (H4H) today announced a new initiative called ‘Front Line to Start Line’ (FL2SL) which will see them collaborate on projects to support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women – serving and veteran – make the progression towards representing their More...

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By tony On Monday, May 21st, 2012
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Sale of One Million Sainsbury’s Super Shopper Bags Raises £100,000 for the British Paralympic Association

With only 100 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Sainsbury’s is proud to announce that over ?100,000 has already been raised for the British Paralympic Association (BPA) from sales of Sainsbury’s More...

By Wenlock On Monday, May 21st, 2012
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100 days to go until a spectacular Paralympic Games

As a projection of a giant Agitos on the White Cliffs of Dover heralds the 100 days countdown to what will be a spectacular Paralympic Games, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games More...

By tony On Monday, May 21st, 2012
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British Paralympic Association launches five year Strategic Plan to maximise the momentum of the London Games

With just 100 days to go to the London Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association (BPA) today launches its Strategic Plan for 2012 – 2017. The plan sets out a new vision for the organisation that More...

By Wenlock On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Channel 4 underlines status as the UK’s official television broadcaster of the Paralympic Games with BT Paralympic World Cup schedule

Official event broadcaster Channel 4 has announced its online and television schedule for the upcoming BT Paralympic World Cup on 22-26 May, further enhancing its status as the number one Paralympic broadcaster More...

By tony On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Wilson brings home gold from the 2012 Slovenian Open

There were more gold medals for Britain's Table Tennis players as they competed at the Slovenian Open, the penultimate Factor 40 event before the London 2012 Paralympic Games. In the Singles, Ross Wilson won More...

By tony On Thursday, May 17th, 2012
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Why London 2012 could be the best Paralympic Games yet

I think those who have never seen a Paralympic Games before will be surprised and taken aback at the sheer quality of performances from the athletes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games are More...

By tony On Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Medals for GB at Turkish Shooting World Cup.

Just days before the Shooting team is to be selected for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Britain’s disability shooting squad have returned from the IPC Shooting World Cup in Turkey with four medals. The More...

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By tony On Sunday, May 13th, 2012
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International Paralympic Day to showcase elite sport ahead of ticket launch

Leading athletes from the UK and around the world will come together in London next month as the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) hosts International Paralympic Day 2011. A full day of activity celebrating More...

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By tony On Sunday, May 13th, 2012
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Paralympic Games medals

The medals at the London 2012 Games will be awarded during the Victory Ceremonies taking places at venues across the UK during the Games.  The medals at the London 2012 Games will be awarded during the Victory More...