PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The 2015 Code will come into force on 1 January 2015 and be applied to Paralympic Games, sports under the governance of and recognised by the IPC and all Member organisations.

Table Tennis

The 2015 ITTF Oceania Cup and Para-Table Tennis Championships will integrate able-bodied and para-athletes together and offer athletes the chance to qualify for Rio 2016 directly.

Archery

A recap of all the Paralympic sports contested at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games, including badminton, which will make its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Athletics

Double Paralympian Peter Trotter, who won a full set of medals at the 1984 Paralympics, passed away aged 58.

Rio 2016

The pair have also secured a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after their Asian Para Games gold in South Korea.

Cycling

New Zealand para-cyclist Fiona Southorn has announced her retirement from cycling, but may turn her attentions to a new sport for Rio.

Alpine Skiing

A team of four athletes and a coach travelled to Chile with the hope of building their skills at an IPC Alpine Skiing Development Camp.

Athletics

A total of 10 participants from six countries were trained in Namibia with the support of the Agitos Foundation and Norway Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports.

Badminton

A number of the sport’s top stars put in excellent displays at the Asian Para Games in South Korea to claim gold.

Cycling

The Chinese para-cyclist was dominant on both the track and road, winning three Asian Para Games titles in South Korea.

Sochi 2014

The 12 athletes, who have excelled during 2014, were honoured during a special ceremony held by the Swiss Paralympic Committee.

Sailing

The French sailor regularly finished in the top four as he claimed gold in Valencia, Spain, ahead of his compatriot Kevin Cantin.

Snowboard

Separate medal events will now take place for riders with a significant impairment in one or both legs and for those with less activity limitation.

Biathlon

Canadian biathlon world champion has not committed to competing in cross-country competitions when January’s Nordic skiing World Championships come to Cable, USA.

Powerlifting

Major Championships announced, a series of world records at Incheon 2014 and partnership agreements are all highlights from the past seven days.

Iran

Japan also win two bronze medals on the final day of action at the Asian Para Games.

Athletics

China produce another dominant display on the final day of athletics at the Asian Para Games, and there is a first gold for Myanmar.

Powerlifting

Iran’s Siamand Rahman hauls 292.0kg to add 7kg onto his own world record on the final day of powerlifting competitions at Incheon 2014.

Wheelchair Fencing

The Chinese squad showed their strength in depth, as Hong Kong, China, also enjoyed success at the 2014 Asian Para Games in South Korea.

Athletics

The Asia-Oceania Championships is expected to attract around 600 athletes from 45 countries from 3-8 March.