Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.
Torino 2006
Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.
Wheelchair Rugby
In his first IPC blog, American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki shares his background and invites readers to interact with him.
Cross-Country Skiing
After a glittering performance at Vancouver 2010, Russia’s Irek Zaripov will have to fight hard – mainly against fellow teammates – to maintain his top position.
Canada
Nominations are now being taken for the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame through 15 March.
Athletics
British capital set to play host to one of the best marathon fields ever
Para Ice Hockey
Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.
Shooting
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.
Shooting
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.
Winter Sports
USA’s Michael Shea beat his teammate Evan Strong in the snowboard cross event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA.
Sailing
Great Britain’s Megan Pascoe led the 2.4mR and a Norwegian trio was victorious in the sonar event at the year’s first ISAF Sailing World Cup.
Sochi 2014
Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.
Great Britain
Great Britain’s David Smith, who won gold in rowing at London 2012, now plans to cycle 29,000km around the world for charity.
Para Ice Hockey
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.
Para Ice Hockey
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Polish Ice Sledge Hockey player Piotr Truszkowski has been suspended for one year for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
Athletics
Wheelchair racers such as Richard Colman, Michelle Stilwell and Christie Dawes will compete in a unique two-team pursuit on the track.
Slovakia
Nominees for January’s IPC Athlete of the Month include: Henrieta Farkasova, Kozo Kubo, Shingo Kunieda, Evan Strong and Aniek van Koot.
Shooting
IPC Shooting aims to increase the competitiveness for athletes and attractiveness for spectators by introducing new rule changes for 2013.
Salt Lake City 2002
Poland’s player-coach Sylwester Flis, who was MVP at the Salt Lake 2002 Games, will leave the sport to have surgery.
Wheelchair Rugby
The Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands will all try to qualify for the wheelchair rugby European Championships.