PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 9 Germany reclaims European title from Dutch rival
The German women’s wheelchair basketball team upset defending champions the Netherlands to reclaim the regional crown.
Australia’s heartbreak becomes China’s joy
Wheelchair basketball powerhouse Australia are moving on from the reality that they will not play in Rio 2016.
Toyoda to focus on business efforts for Tokyo 2020
Akio Toyoda has resigned as Tokyo 2020 Vice President to lead efforts of Japan’s business community to support the Games.
No 10. Daniel, Schulz race for para-triathlon World gold
The two PT4 para-triathletes were neck-in-neck at the Grand Final and are sure for another rematch at Rio 2016.
Wheelchair fencer Vio completes season unbeaten
Italian wheelchair fencer wins eighth successive title to finish 2015 undefeated.
Swedish Paralympic Committee partner with GHP
Partnership aims to strengthen Sweden’s ambition to establish itself as a top 10 Paralympic nation.
Chilean para-athletes receive 2015 awards
National sports journalists picked the athletes they believe are the best in the respective para-sports.
World ParaVolley appoint new Marketing Director
The experienced Jim Leask has been appointed to the role until 2018.
BP partners with Agitos Foundation to develop para-sports
Projects in Singapore and Angola have already benefitted with Georgia to follow in the first agreement of its kind for the Agitos Foundation.
Wolf first para-sport coach to win German Coach of the Year
Justus Wolf has trained alpine skiers to multiple medals at World Championships and Paralympic Games.