VISTA 2017 - News

Para Ice Hockey

A packed Palatazzoli ice sledge hockey arena cheered the Italians on to a win against South Korea as Canada also defeated Norway.

Cross-Country Skiing

The next generation of para-snow sport fans are being asked to design medals and trophies for cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing and snowboard World Cups.

Archery

The US ‘armless archer’ broke his own record for the farthest accurate shot.

Brazil

Canoeist Cardoso and long-jumper Costa were voted by the public as Brazil’s athletes of the year.

Wheelchair Tennis

Former German tennis legend Kai Schrameyer has been leading the sessions and sharing his experiences to the participants.

Para Ice Hockey

The 2015 World Championships silver medallists secured victory over hosts Italy in Torino.

Archery

The Iranian archer qualified spots for her country at both the Rio 2016 Paralympic and Olympic Games.

Biathlon

Stanislav Chokhlaev completes 100 per cent podium record in Tyumen, Russia.

Wheelchair Fencing

Italian wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio is on course for unbeaten 2015 after seven straight gold medals.

Para Ice Hockey

The hosts take victory over Norway whilst Canada secure an 8-0 win over South Korea at the ice sledge hockey clashes in Torino, Italy.

Tokyo 2020

The competition to design the emblems for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw more than 14,500 submissions.

Six Signatories including RUSADA declared Non-Compliant with immediate effect; WADA to enhance whistleblower process and international investigations, and bolster resources accordingly.

Biathlon

Russian skiers won all races on home snow, but Norway and France also get in on the podium action at the biathlon World Cup in Tyumen.

New Zealand

Athletes will compete in 11 sports between 21-30 April 2017.

Athletics

The US sprinter was in electric form in Doha running the fast times ever by a single leg amputee

New Zealand

The new partnership will go toward helping develop young para-athletes.

Sitting Volleyball

Twenty-four teams so far are registered to compete in the last Rio 2016 qualifying event.

Wheelchair Tennis

Belgium’s Joachim Gerard stunned the wheelchair tennis scene after ending Shingo Kunieda’s winning streak.

Swimming

Canada’s Aurelie Rivard had an incredible 2015, winning two world titles, six Parapan Am medals and a new world record in the women’s S10.

Table Tennis

Three male and three female athletes are in the running for the ITTF’s year-end honours.