Paralympic News

Paralympics provides change potential, says Shaw

The World Cup takes place in Slovenia in May, while the World Championships in New Zealand are in October and November, and the search is on for new talent to compete in these events.

Following Raynsford's retirement, GB Rowing need reinforcements in the women's arms-only single scull as well as the mixed adaptive double scull, something the team's high performance project manager Louise Kingsley is disappointed by.

 

"It's frustrating that after such an active talent search period we are still looking for rowers who have the potential to fill seats in the women's single and the double scull for London 2012," said Kingsley.

 

Meanwhile Tom Aggar, the reigning world and Paralympic champion, will face opposition in the men's single scull trial from his Newbury-based team-mate Andy Houghton, who was identified for the squad through a ParalympicsGB post-Beijing talent day in London.

 

Article from www.bbc.co.uk/sport

 

As a personal friend of Helene, I am sorry to hear she has retired and wish her all the best with her time off to recover.

 

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Starring Role on the Cobbled Street for GB Wheelchair Basketballer

GB Wheelchair Basketball player Laurie Williams has swapped the court for the famous cobbled streets of Weatherfield as she joined Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston for an exclusive photoshoot outside the Rovers Return.

The two starring ladies were appearing to promote the 2010 BT Paralympic World Cup, which Laurie will compete in, as the famous soap celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year.

Cherylee will become the first ever actor in the soap’s 50 year history to play a permanent character with a disability. ‘Izzy’ will be introduced to viewers on 16 April as a future love interest of Kirk Sutherland.

Cherylee said, “I’m delighted to be supporting the BT Paralympic World Cup and to meet such an inspiring athlete as Laurie and I wish her the best of luck in the event.”

 

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