PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ottobock service team

Three Brits part of 30-strong team of orthopaedic technicians assisting athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

A picture of a man in a sledge celebrating his goal during an ice sledge hockey match.

Although they are nearly geographic neighbors, Czech and Italian ice sledge hockey players say their rivalry is no big deal heading into the World Championships.

A picture of a people talking around a table

After a fruitful workshop, the National Paralympic Committees in the Balkan region have set out a plan of how they can work more closely together in the future.

2013 Central American Para Games logo

Around 250 athletes from six countries will compete in San Jose, Costa Rica

Andre Viger

After competing at five Paralympic Games, winning 10 medals, Paralympic wheelchair racing pioneer André Viger has been selected for the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame

Greg Westlake

What you need to know about Canada prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Ice Sledge Hockey match - Norway vs Sweden

What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Kids from social programmes invited by Brazil’s sponsor to cheer for athletes

The deal worth 120 million Brazilian real (EUR 46.15 million) until 2016 will be invested in Paralympic sport and athletes.

Czech Republic Ice Sledge Hockey Team

What you need to know about the Czech Republic prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a woman competing in shooting

Six of the world’s best shooting athletes have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.