PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paris 2024: Omar Qarada sets sights on world record triumph
Defending Paralympic powerlifting champion says he fears no one in quest for gold
Calgary 2024: Slovakia, Korea win qualifying to avoid relegation
The Slovakians overcome Italy while the Koreans beat Japan in the qualifying round and will play the fifth-place game in the A-Pool Worlds. The losing sides were relegated to B-Pool.
Paris 2024: Herbert Aceituno lifts El Salvador’s hopes of Paralympic glory
Para powerlifter Herbert Aceituno training for another podium finish after Tokyo breakthrough
Calgary 2024: Semi-final line-up confirmed for A-Pool Worlds
The USA, who remain undefeated to top Group A, will face Group B runner-up Czechia, while Canada, who stay undefeated to top Group B, will take on Group A runner-up China in the semi-finals at WinSport Arena.
New IPC Classification Code made available ahead of Extraordinary General Assembly
- Draft Code proposes improved regulations on underlying health conditions, eligible impairment and sport class assessments, while bolstering regulation on intentional misrepresentation
World Cup 2024: Degtyarev, Gustin among Paralympic champions keen to showcase talent
Alongside Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar, Kazakh and Malaysian stars are the Tokyo 2020 gold medallists set to compete in Pattaya, Thailand at the third World Cup of the season
Paris 2024: D’Andrea takes training to next level in quest for second Paralympic gold
Brazilian Para powerlifter Mariana D’Andrea says having the attitude of a champion is the key to Paralympic success
Calgary 2024: Shutouts the order as top teams remain undefeated
Czechia, USA, China and hosts Canada win their second consecutive games at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool in WinSport Arena, which is hosting best eight teams in the world
Paris 2024: Introduction to Para powerlifting
The Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 180 athletes competing in 20 medal events
Calgary 2024: Worlds A-Pool open with onslaught of goals
One-sided games open the World Championships in Calgary with defending champions USA, China, Czechia and hosts Canada all off to winning starts