Briscoe takes up the role for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after successfully operating as Chef de Mission during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Sochi 2014
One of the top moments of year, Canada secured a third consecutive wheelchair curling title against home favourites Russia at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Wheelchair Basketball
After the 2014 IWBF Central American and Caribbean Qualification Tournament, three men’s wheelchair basketball teams have booked their place at the Parapan American Games.
Blind Football
The three-time Paralympic and reigning world champions put in a strong display against Turkey and Colombia, while Japan, Argentina and China picked up their first wins.
Sochi 2014
Finnish snowboarder Matti Suur-Hamari is heading to the first races in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, with a fresh mind after a devastating 11th place finish at the Paralympic Winter Games.
Alpine Skiing
Around 40 riders from over 10 countries will compete in the first ever banked slalom races at World and Europa Cups beginning on Wednesday (19 November) in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
Triathlon
The pairing were commended at the 2014 British Triathlon Awards for their achievements.
America
Sir Philip Craven addressed the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly on the growth and future direction of the Paralympic Movement.
Para Ice Hockey
After the global sensation of sledge hockey at Sochi 2014, the year has been headlined by the introduction of a World Series and the first ever sanctioned women’s competition.
Snowboard
Dutch Paralympic snowboard champion Bibian Mentel-Spee is looking forward to testing herself in the new format for snowboard cross and discipline of banked slalom from Wednesday (19 November).
Archery
The Italians put in some pinpoint performances throughout the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships, epitomised by Elisabetta Mijno, who claimed two gold medals, making it to the IPC's Top 50 Moments
Triathlon
A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.
Rio 2016
IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…
Iran
The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.
Alpine Skiing
The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.
Athletics
Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.
Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.
Cycling
Australia’s Michael Gallagher and the USA’s Jamie Whitmore were amongst those athletes who broke 23 world records at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.
Rio 2016
Those interested in applying to become a volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games now have until 15 December.
A puck in ice sledge hockey reaches speeds of up to 130km/h!