Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Athletics

The review into domestic classification was undertaken to ensure that UKA’s processes were fully compliant with World Para Athletics regulations.

Athletics

Safia Djelal set a new javelin F57 world record, 24 hours after her teammate Asmahan Boudjadar did the same in the F33 equivalent.

Athletics

UKA undertook the review from November 2016 to February 2017 to ensure that its processes were fully compliant with World Para Athletics regulations.

America

Raul and Juan Gutierrez took gold and silver, respectively, in the men’s 100m freestyle S6.

Para Ice Hockey

All games from the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships will be shown live from 11-20 April.

Wheelchair Rugby

Reigning champions Great Britain lead Pool A, while host Germany highlight Pool B.

Biathlon

Competing in the middle distance in Sapporo, Japan, the Ukrainian and German skiers secured wins with one race to spare.

Wheelchair Curling

Here are some takeaways from the World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2017 ahead of PyeongChang 2018.

Athletics

The opening day of competition at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix saw two records set in the field and one on the track.

America

The Opening Ceremony of the fourth Youth Parapan American Games took place in Sao Paulo on Monday (20 March). The event will run until 25 March.

America

The Youth Parapans opened on 20 March and will run until 25 March.

Brazil

The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will start on 20 March and run until 25 March, with a record over 800 athletes from 19 countries competing across 12 sports.

Boccia

Brazil´s Edmundo Felipe aims to win gold at his first international event, motivated by the success of his compatriot and four-time boccia Paralympic champion Dirceu Pinto.

Youngsters competing at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games took part in the first two days of the IPC´s athlete educational programme.

Triathlon

The five-time Australian world champion won his first race since competing at Rio 2016.

Alpine Skiing

On 25 March, the APC will honour Michael Milton, who began Australia’s Winter Games success.

Blind Football

The super derby will kick start competition at the Youth Parapan American Games will start on 21 March and run until 24 March in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

America

Both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to top the podium at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.

Swimming

The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.

Athletics

The two-time Paralympic champion reveals her favourite holiday destination and two items she cannot live without.