VISTA 2017 - News

Sochi 2014

Duo from the gold medal winning USA ice sledge hockey team recognised together with Jamie Whitmore at prestigious awards in Los Angeles.

Sochi 2014

Japanese medal winners proudly show off their new pins following success at Sochi 2014.

Alpine Skiing

A number of athletes, coaches, classifiers, academics and representatives of IPC Alpine Skiing met in Barcelona, Spain, to discuss the ongoing development of a sport specific classification system for alpine skiing.

Wheelchair Tennis

Great Britains Marc McCarroll and Japan’s Kanako Domori caused an upset on day two (16 July) at the 25th British Open

It was a comfortable opening day for the seeded men’s players on Tuesday (15 July) as the 25th British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships got underway at Nottingham Tennis Centre, with the leading Brits, the world No. 1 and the defending champion all among those to ease into Wednesday’s second round.

Athletics

In total there will be 20 para-athletics events on a packed programme which is set to take place in front of a 13,000 capacity crowd and shown live on the BBC.

Sitting Volleyball

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Safet Alibasic has been named Allianz Athlete of the Month for June after helping his side to become world champions.

Shooting

A total of 265 athletes from 53 countries will line up at the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships from 18-23 July.

Powerlifting

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Iranian world silver medallist powerlifter Roohallah Rostami has been suspended and fined for an Anti-Doping Rule violation.

Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinea National Paralympic Committee (PNGPC) has renewed its partnership with the country's leading bank

Equestrian

Brazil and Canadian riders also perform well in last major event before August’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Wheelchair Basketball

After stepping down as President, Orchard was reappointed as Secretary General

Swimming

One of France’s best swimmers is heading to the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships chased by several young athletes, attempting to retain four titles from 2011.

Shooting

After debuting at the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships, Hungarian Kristina David suffered a huge injury setback but began her road to recovery in 2013 with a new world record and European bronze medal.

Canoe

Keirey takes gold for Germany, as Great Britain claim seven gold medals at the 2014 ECA Canoe Sprint European Championships in Brandenburg, Germany.

Wheelchair Basketball

Australia have retained their title at the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, South Korea, by beating the USA.

Athletics

With just five weeks to go until Swansea 2014, Jade Jones is tipping Switzerland's Manuela Schaer for big things.

Swimming

Glasgow 2015 to take place one year from now from 13-19 July.

Para Ice Hockey

After winning gold at Sochi 2014 as part of the US squad, Taylor Lipsett and Andy Yohe have announced their retirement from international competition.

Canada

CPC have won the 2014 Most Valuable Amateur Sport Property award at the Canadian Sponsorship Forum.