PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of 2 person in wheelchairs playing curling

Canada will enter the Games as the defending Paralympic and world champions.

Morten Vaernes

The International Ice Sledge Hockey “4 Nations” Tournament is serving as the Sochi 2014 Test Event.

Cheng Huang

China’s Chen Huang would prefer to look ahead to his new Rio 2016 rivalry with Tom Aggar rather than back at London 2012.

A picture of a man skiing on the slopes

Australia breaks new ground by hosting the first IPC Alpine Skiing competition from the Australian Alps, featuring big names Mitchell Gourlay, Jon Santacana and Henrietta Farkasova.

Michael Johnson and Duane Kale at the Olympic Park

New Zealand’s flag-bearing shooter reflects on his year since London 2012 and thinks that Paralympic athletes are getting more recognition in his home country.

London 2012 - Best Games Ever

One year later, Eva Loeffler, daughter of the Paralympic Movement’s founder, reflects on what her father would have thought of London 2012.

Greg Westlake interview - International Ice Sledge Hockey Tournament "4 Nations" Sochi

Canada defeated Russia in a penalty shootout and Norway beat the Czech Republic at Sochi ice sledge hockey Test Event.

Tower Bridge

One year on IPC Director of Media and Communications gives 10 thoughts about London 2012

Beatrice Vio

One year on from her appearance as a Torchbearer at London 2012, Beatrice Vio is wheelchair fencing’s up-and-coming star.

2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Continents Cup - Promo Clip

Wheelchair dance sport competition will be shown starting on Saturday (31 August), covering an exciting two days of competition.