VISTA 2017 - News

Sochi 2014

Competitions begin with short distance races under cover of darkness in Oberried, Germany.

Wheelchair Tennis

In the singles events, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Yui Kamiji advanced to their first Grand Slam finals.

Sochi 2014

Yet to medal in Sochi, the nation known for its swimming stars, will hope to make its mark on the snow.

Rio 2016

Find out how athletes can qualify for one of the 22 sports that will be contested at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and where to find the latest news and information.

Powerlifting

Paralympic champion Amalia Perez’s 2013 season was dominated by an injury she has been carrying since 2011, but has still managed to qualify for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Sochi 2014

The South Korean goaltender is hoping to help his team capture their first ice sledge hockey medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Sochi 2014

World multi-medallists, injured serviceman and three teenagers amongst skiers selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Sochi 2014

With the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games fast approaching, athletes and teams can use Facebook to share their stories and build a fan base.

Wheelchair Rugby

Kurt Fearnley, Chris Bond and Victoria Pendergast are among those fronting Australia’s new Paralympic Games ‘Believe’ campaign.

Iran

After several successful editions, 16 October now named as the National Paralympic Day in Iranian Calendar.

Wheelchair Tennis

The world’s top two players, Shingo Kunieda and Stephane Houdet, advanced to the semi-finals after tough first-round matches.

Tokyo 2020

Find out why the IPC's Director of Media and Communications is so much looking forward to 2020.

Alpine Skiing

IPCAS Snowboard Europa and World Cups due to take place in Maribor, Slovenia, have been called off.

Shooting

IPC Shooting launches website as the place to go for information, news and updates about the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships which take place in July in Suhl, Germany.

Wheelchair Fencing

With the absence of the Chinese delegation at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Malchow, the Russians stepped in as the heavyweights.

Tokyo 2020

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed that six new sports and three disciplines have applied to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Sochi 2014

The summer Games powerhouse has yet to make the podium at a Winter Paralympics, but with strong performances in wheelchair curling, China will hope to make its mark in Sochi.

Wheelchair Tennis

Shingo Kunieda is unbeaten at the Australian Open since 2007, but up-and-coming Gordon Reid is poised for an upset on the big stage.

Sochi 2014

Mix of youth and experience aiming to finish in the top three nations at the Paralympic Winter Games in from 7 March.

Alpine Skiing

Five-time world champion cannot be beaten at Copper Mountain resort, winning the second giant slalom event on the last day of competition and completing a clean-sweep.