In 2012 it was announced that para-snowboard would be included in the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Sochi 2014
Despite huge political tensions, Ukraine stayed to compete in what they described as “the most tragic Paralympic Games in the history of Paralympic sport in Ukraine”.
Wheelchair Fencing
There were few surprises as the year’s in-form athletes took titles at the final event of the year – the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix in Hong Kong.
Wheelchair Tennis
American and Japanese duo finish 2014 atop the wheelchair tennis world rankings.
New Zealand
In response to dramatic growth of High Performance Programme, PNZ has appointed Marguerite Christophers
Athletics
German T44 long jumper Markus Rehm beat able-bodied athletes to become German national champion and set a new para-athletics world record.
America
Rio 2016
British wheelchair racing ace is hoping to win the 100m, 200m and 800m T34 at October’s World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Table Tennis
Six athletes and one coach from para-table tennis have been shortlisted for the awards which will be presented on 7 January 2015
Wheelchair Curling
The event will be one of four major events Scotland will stage between 2016 and 2020.
