PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athletics

Switzerland’s Marcel Hug gives us his insight on how to be one of the world’s best endurance para-athletes.

Michael Diekmann was presented with the accolade by IPC President Sir Philip Craven in recognition of Allianz’s 10 years of support of the IPC.

Rio 2016

Keep tabs on these four athletes expected to help their teams to gold in September’s Paralympic Games.

Tokyo 2020

The confirmation of the powerlifting and track cycling venues means 21 out of 23 venues have been approved.

Athletics

The sprinter who is Cuba’s most successful Paralympian gives us an insight into how she started out in athletics

Athletics

The day will include the first ever Million Kid Run which aims to get one million kids around the world pledge to run on the day.

Wheelchair Rugby

Six teams will battle for two spots left in September’s Games during the Paralympic Qualifier Tournament.

Athletics

Training courses to increase the number of National Technical Officials and International Classifiers took place in Grosseto, Italy, to coincide with the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.

Cycling

The para-cycling world champion is hoping May’s two events will put him on the road to Peru’s first Paralympic gold for 16 years.

Sitting Volleyball

Five potential storylines to follow in the sport heading into the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Taekwondo

About 54 athletes from 13 countries will get to secure points toward world rankings.

Swimming

Brazil’s finest will face swimmers from around the world at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium from 22-24 April.

Swimming

A total of 453 athletes from 52 countries will compete for honours over seven days from 30 April.

Boccia

The British boccia player won his first Individual Worlds title.

Swimming

After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.

Winter Sports

With 49 podiums at the World Cup level in alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon, French athletes had an incredible season.

The Notice provides clarification regarding its inclusion on the Prohibited List; existing excretion studies and those underway; and, the results management and adjudication process

Athletics

In the third edition of ‘Para-athletics explained’, renowned Paralympic coach Jenni Banks helps us uncover the intricacies of wheelchair racing.

Sitting Volleyball

Learn how the sport originated and how it entered the Paralympic programme.

Athletics

The US 100m and 200m T44 world champion shares his career highs and lows.