IPC Alpine Skiing Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships now open
Argentina to hold first National Paralympic Day
Inaugural national celebration of para-sport will see demonstrations and a commemorative award given to Tokyo 1964 medallists.
Mexicans swim for Toronto 2015 and Worlds selection
World champion Patricia Valle is amongst a series of swimmers to break Americas records and seal multiple victories at the Mexican Open in Solidaridad.
Bui’s mental bounce-back
Ukrainian world champion Nordic Skier Iryna Bui has revealed that she has been working on her mental prowess before the start of the 2014-15 IPC Nordic Skiing season.
Uganda Paralympic Committee stage recruitment drive
Over 200 participants took part in 19 different para-sports.
Asian Paralympic Committee award winners announced
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani and China’s Lin Furong were two of the winners at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
No. 28 Leung Yuk Wing back to winning ways in boccia
After going 10 years without a gold medal, Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk Wing won four of them in 2014 with success at the World Championships and Asian Para Games.
Canadian swimmers Stein and Rivard win awards
Athletes recognised for their performances at the Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships.
Six athletes shortlisted for Brazilian awards
Brazilian Paralympic Committee announce names of six athletes in the running for best athlete of the year.
No. 29 Agitos Foundation grows Paralympic Movement globally
The continuation and launch of several projects as well as a nomination for an award have seen the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee flourish further in 2014.
Ripa nominated for Bragd Gold
Swedish Nordic skier amongst those nominated for prestigious award from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) celebrates International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
CPC continues to build momentum ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Bayley, Whiley and Etherington up for British award
Para-athletes from table tennis, wheelchair tennis and alpine skiing nominated.
New Asian Paralympic Committee President elected
The UAE’s Majed Rashed is the new President of the Asian Paralympic Committee after elections were held on Wednesday (3 December).
“Being Active” guide supports people to enjoy a more active lifestyle
Published ahead of the International Day of Disabled People, the guide aims to get more people with an impairment in England active.
Santacana and Galindo recognised for sporting excellence
The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.
Agitos Foundation nominated for Ghana sport award
The Agitos Foundation has been named as a nominee in the Best Disability Sports Contributor category for the Ghana Sports Excellence Awards 2014.
ITU World Para-triathlon events for 2015 revealed
Events will be held in all five continents next year as the sport gears up for its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Kunz, Schaer and Hug nominated for Swiss sport awards
Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.
George Bouska named Czech para-cyclist of the year
Czech world champion received prestigious award from the Czech Cycling Federation
