PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Tunisian Minister of Sport & Youth Visits I.R. Iran NPC

Maher Ben Ziaa advised the two nations to sign an agreement to help develop para-sport in each other’s countries.

Italian woman celebrates on a horse

The Italian showed why she is the grade la freestyle world champion at the para-equestrian competition.

Podium of three women showing their medals

Nineteen out of China’s 32 gold medals so far have come from field events at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

The 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships will take place in Rome, Italy, between 6-8 November 2015.

Some of Italy’s biggest media outlets gathered to hear from the organisers and athletes on Wednesday (28 October).

Female sprinters in action

Many athletes will be looking to complete the sprint double on the eighth day of competition.

Man holding up an American flag

American Richard Browne lives up to expectations taking the 100m T44 title in world record time

Young ice sledge hockey players take part in a training camp

Twenty-four young players from eight countries begin four days of training and education in ice sledge hockey.

Kids playing

A recent ‘Paralympic Fun Day’ in the Solomon Islands involved 18 organisations and attracted 500 participants.

France and Australia rowing

World champions Erik Horrie and Moran Samuel are among the finalists for the para-rowing crew category.

Attitude Live

The New Zealand-based website has been recognised for its efforts in producing innovative digital content about people with impairments.