Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Para Ice Hockey

Calgary 2024: USA, Canada to fight for A-Pool Worlds gold medal

The Americans, who are the defending champions, beat Czechia 3-1 while the hosts overcome China 2-1 to book their seventh consecutive gold-medal game at the A-Pool Worlds while the losing semi-finalists will play the bronze medal game

Paris 2024

Paris 2024: Ones to Watch in Para powerlifting

The 10 Para powerlifters you should be looking out for when the next Paralympics kick off in France

IPC

Libyan athlete Mosaab Gharsalla banned three- years for anti-doping rule violation

Para powerlifting athlete returned an adverse analytical finding for multiple Prohibited Substances at the Dubai 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships

A man preparing to raise a bar on a bench press

Paris 2024

Paris 2024: Omar Qarada sets sights on world record triumph

Defending Paralympic powerlifting champion says he fears no one in quest for gold

Para Ice Hockey

Calgary 2024: Slovakia, Korea win qualifying to avoid relegation

The Slovakians overcome Italy while the Koreans beat Japan in the qualifying round and will play the fifth-place game in the A-Pool Worlds. The losing sides were relegated to B-Pool.

A male Para powerlifter lifts weight during a competition

Paris 2024

Paris 2024: Herbert Aceituno lifts El Salvador’s hopes of Paralympic glory

Para powerlifter Herbert Aceituno training for another podium finish after Tokyo breakthrough

Para Ice Hockey

Calgary 2024: Semi-final line-up confirmed for A-Pool Worlds

The USA, who remain undefeated to top Group A, will face Group B runner-up Czechia, while Canada, who stay undefeated to top Group B, will take on Group A runner-up China in the semi-finals at WinSport Arena.

Six Para swimmers compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

IPC

New IPC Classification Code made available ahead of Extraordinary General Assembly

- Draft Code proposes improved regulations on underlying health conditions, eligible impairment and sport class assessments, while bolstering regulation on intentional misrepresentation

A player celebrates after a successful lift

Powerlifting

World Cup 2024: Degtyarev, Gustin among Paralympic champions keen to showcase talent

Alongside Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar, Kazakh and Malaysian stars are the Tokyo 2020 gold medallists set to compete in Pattaya, Thailand at the third World Cup of the season

A female Para powerlifter poses for a photo after receiving a gold medal.

Paris 2024

Paris 2024: D’Andrea takes training to next level in quest for second Paralympic gold

Brazilian Para powerlifter Mariana D’Andrea says having the attitude of a champion is the key to Paralympic success

Para Ice Hockey

Calgary 2024: Shutouts the order as top teams remain undefeated

Czechia, USA, China and hosts Canada win their second consecutive games at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool in WinSport Arena, which is hosting best eight teams in the world

Lucy Ejike of Nigeria lifts weights during competition

Paris 2024

Paris 2024: Introduction to Para powerlifting

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 180 athletes competing in 20 medal events

Para Ice Hockey

Calgary 2024: Worlds A-Pool open with onslaught of goals

One-sided games open the World Championships in Calgary with defending champions USA, China, Czechia and hosts Canada all off to winning starts

Para Ice Hockey

Calgary 2024: All you need to know as puck drops at A-Pool Worlds in Canada

Eight teams compete from 4 to 12 May with USA aiming for their fourth straight title while hosts Canada will be looking for their first after three straight runner-up finishes. You can watch all the action live on World Para Ice Hockey website and Paralympics YouTube channel.