PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Craig Spence: My top five moments of 2016
The IPC’s Director of Media and Communications looks back at his favourite moments from an exhausting and exhilarating 2016.
BPA and Allianz extend partnership
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) and Allianz UK have extended their partnership through until 2020.
No. 1 Rio 2016 are the People’s Games
Despite issues in the build-up, the Rio 2016 showed to the world that the Paralympics can be a success in any country they are staged.
Wheelchair fencing: Five things we learned in 2016
From the emergence of new stars to the resurgence of former champions - what 2016 taught us about wheelchair fencing.
Table tennis: Five things we learned in 2016
The sport saw the rise of a 16-year-old Paralympic champion, as well as an Egyptian player who captured much attention with his playing style.
Lithuanian Paralympic PR campaign wins major award
A campaign to raise awareness about Lithuanian Paralympians ahead of Rio 2016 scooped the country’s best sports communication campaign of the year.
No. 2: More medals for more countries
A total of 83 countries won at least one medal at Rio 2016, the most ever at a Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair rugby: Five things learned from 2016
Tokyo 2020 might see a shuffle in the final medal standings. Find out what else emerged from this year.
No. 3 The IPC make a stand for clean sport
On 7 August the IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee for failure to fulfil its IPC membership obligations.
Jeongseon Alpine Centre to host Para alpine skiing and snowboard in 2018
The IPC and PyeongChang agree to consolidate venue for Test Events and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games