Tag Archives: The British Paralympic Association

London 2012: Paralympians call for rethink on gold medal stamps

15/08/2012 – 9:00 am

Two British Paralympians have called on Royal Mail to reconsider its decision to issue just six stamps to celebrate home gold medals at London 2012.
Royal Mail sparked controversy this week when it emerged that it was not repeating its pledge to produce a new stamp every time a British athlete won an Olympic gold medal.
Instead, [...]

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Completion of 2012 tennis venue marks 200 days to London’s Paralympics

24/02/2012 – 9:00 am

The only London 2012 venue built solely for the Paralympics has been completed, just as organisers marked 200 days to go until the games begin.
The 10,500-capacity Eton Manor, at the northern end of the Olympic Park, will host wheelchair tennis on its distinctive blue courts.
During the Olympics and Paralympics, Eton Manor will also provide temporary [...]

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