IPC Ice Hockey B Pool World Championships
10-16 March

Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

News - Ice sledge hockey

(L-R) Lenka Zahradnikova of Czech Republic, Maryna Shtal of Ukraine, Deborah Font of Spain, Darya Stukalova of Russia, Yaryna Matlo of Ukraine, Raquel Viel of Brazil and Nicole Frycova of Czech Republic compete in the Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM12 heat at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

With just 50 days to go until the swimming Worlds get underway on 13 July, a number of multiple medallists are preparing themselves to hit their peak once again.

Great Britain’s Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion Ollie Hynd gives an insight into his three heroes.

Only 50 days to go until Glasgow 2015 and Great Britain’s Paralympic and World champion Ollie Hynd tells us who he looks up to.

Brazil’s world 200m T38 champion Veronica Hipolito gives an insight into her three heroes.

Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.

Finland have been drawn in a favourable group at the 2015 Euros.

The No. 10-ranked team were placed in a favourable group for the European Championships.

Glasgow 2015 unveiled the medals design for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.

In 50 days’ time, the world’s best swimmers will line-up for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain, which start on 13 July.

Canadian men's national wheelchair basketball head coach Jerry Tonello.

Tonello to undergo brain tumor treatment, Bialowas to serve as interim of men’s team

group of men in racing wheelchairs pass spectators

Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.

Women on a bike, cycling on a road outside

World road champions Turnham, Hall will mix with new faces ahead of July’s World Champs.

Athlete practicing wheelchair basketball.

Japan, Algeria to host respective zonal championships; U25 World Championships also revealed

New Zealand sit-skier Corey Peters competes at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, Panorama, Canada.

New Zealand’s new downhill and super-G world champion aims to become competitive in all disciplines after proving he is “not afraid of speed.”

Darlene HUNTER, USA takes a shot with an attempted block by Marina MOHNEN, GER

Twelve will travel to August’s Parapan Am Games, where they hope to qualify for Rio 2016.

The traditional festival of Paralympic sport 'Para-fest' took place in Moscow from 15-17 May

The 2015 edition of an annual para-sport festival was attended by people from the 17 regions of the Russia Federation.

Aniek van Koot

The Netherlands women’s team seek their 28th title in the prestigious event’s 30th anniversary.

Swedish Wheelchair Tennis Player Stefan Olsson

The award will help Swedish athletes invest toward development in their respective sports.

Women with a Dutch flag smiles to the camera

The Dutch world and Paralympic champion reflects on her new 200m world record and believes that a fast track at the Grand Prix from 29 May could lead to another.

Upper body of women talking into a microphone

Italian Paralympic and world champion Martina Caironi talks to students about her impairment and life as a track and field star.

Gabriel de Jesus Cuadra Holmann competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

The Nicaraguan is targeting success at this year’s Parapan American Games, hopes to qualify for his second Paralympic Games.

General view on a dancefloor where couples are dancing.

The Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the current and future status of IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport.

Chui Yee Yu - London 2012

Here are the athletes to beat when battle commences in Italy this weekend.

Rwanda vs Iran during their Pool B preliminary round of the Sitting Volleyball tournament at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Africa Championships head to Rwanda in July, while the World Club Cup comes to Mashhad, I.R. Iran in September.