PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Fencing

The rivalry between Hong Kong’s Yu Chui Yee and Hungary’s Zszusanna Krajnyak is intensifying heading into the final Grand Prix.

Athletics

Paralympic champion puts her name to a foundation in Namibia, which aims to identify and develop new elite talent.

Wheelchair Tennis

Great Britain’s Gordon Reid won his first ITF 1 Series men’s singles title, while the Netherlands’ Jiske Griffioen claimed the women’s singles crown.

Ireland

The European Paralympic Committee President relayed that there are many challenges ahead for the Movement despite the 'magnificent' success at London 2012.

Ireland

Ireland’s hosting of EPC General Assembly and Conference comes to successful conclusion on Saturday (5 October).

Sochi 2014

New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies now available for next March's Games.

Powerlifting

Raise The Bar- Say No! to Doping will be rolled out across upcoming international competitions.

Ireland

The Irish Paralympic Order was presented to three individuals at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland.

Shooting

The 2013 Brazilian Open Shooting Championships will be held at the Rio 2016 shooting range and brings together athletes from seven North and South American countries.

Powerlifting

Ireland

Paralympics Ireland to host event in country for only second time.

Sochi 2014

Support your team at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and keep your hands warm at the same time.

Para Ice Hockey

Members of the public have the opportunity to watch USA’s ice sledge hockey team that’s headed to Sochi 2014 next year.

Para Ice Hockey

On a team full of veterans, this 26-year-old defenceman is one to keep your eyes on at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.

Africa

More than 30 countries and organisations will receive over 630,000 Euros to develop para-sport worldwide.

Archery

Great Britain’s Danielle Brown, Iran’s Zahra Nemati, USA’s Matt Stutzman and Russia’s Timur Tuchnov are all Ones to Watch at next month’s World Archery Para-Championships.

October will be highlighted by the Youth Parapans and Asian Youth Para-Games, in addition to major IPC Shooting and IWRF Wheelchair Rugby events.

Table Tennis

The defending Paralympic, world and European champion lost her opening round singles match, making for a thrilling start to the European Championships.

Blind Football

The Brazilian football 5-a-side team have not lost a major international tournament since 1996.