Certain members of the Paralympic Movement can now nominate academic researchers for their contributions to para-sport.
Rio 2016
The No. 46 moment in Paralympic sport of 2012 is when Brazilian Fernando Fernandes won his third para-canoe world crown.
Para Ice Hockey
The majority of Poland’s team at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships is made up of former sitting volleyball players.
Para Ice Hockey
Russia beat the Netherlands, 9-0, and Poland defeated Austria, 8-0, at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships
Wheelchair Fencing
The No. 47 moment in Paralympic sport of 2012 is when Hong Kong wheelchair fencer Yu Chui Yee was truly able to inspire others after winning her seventh Paralympic gold.
Para Ice Hockey
Bas Disveld helped Germany win their opening game at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships against his own country, the Netherlands.
Para Ice Hockey
On Day 2 of the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships, Russia beat Germany in a thriller and Sweden triumphed against Austria.
Football 7-a-side
When Russia’s Eduard Ramonov found the back of the net in London, his goal won his country’s first football 7-a-side gold medal since Sydney 2000.
Athletics
Following the success of the Paralympic Games and sold-out sessions, London now wants the World Championships
Para Ice Hockey
Both Sweden and Germany opened up their campaigns with wins at the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships.