Hong Kong’s seven-time wheelchair fencing Paralympic gold medallist makes her IPC blog debut, explaining how she got involved in the sport.
Table Tennis
The ITTF Para-Table Tennis Championships will take place from 27 September – 4 October in Lignano, Italy.
Cross-Country Skiing
The Sochi 2014 Games will be held from 7-16 March, with 72 medals being contested across five sports.
Athletes, National Paralympic Committees and International Federations, officials, classifiers, researchers and anyone with an interest in classification are encouraged to give their views.
Here’s an overview of noteworthy changes to the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in sport.
Equestrian
After smashing his ribs, bruising his kidney and dislocating his knee, Ricky Balshaw is ready to turn the page and start his road to Rio 2016.
National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) have until 3 December to nominate a candidate to represent their athlete voice in the Movement.
Asia
This partnership will ensure major para-sport events in Asia receive television coverage, including the 2014 Incheon Para-Games.
Wheelchair Fencing
Estonia, Libya and Haiti will join IWAS, while wheelchair fencer Radoslaw Stanczuk received one of the organisation’s most prestigious awards.
Canada
Canadian Paralympic Committee launches fund to support children who are financially disadvantaged and living with a disability to take part in sport.
