The Sochi 2014 organising committee’s online Accessibility Map was awarded for its advancement in technology and social purpose.
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair tennis gold medallist Esther Vergeer and blade runner Oscar Pistorius shared their views last week on what’s next for the Paralympic Movement.
Winter Sports
Boccia
With seconds left on the clock, Greece’s Greg Polychronidis was just one ball away from his dream of Paralympic gold. His winning shot, when the pressure was on, is the No. 36 moment of 2012.
Wheelchair Tennis
Peter Vikström and Stefan Olsson, Anna-Carin Ahlquist, Maja Reichard and Jonas Jacobsson are up for one of Sweden’s most prestigious sport awards.
Rio 2016
Wheelchair Tennis
Gustavo Fernandez, 18, beat three of the world’s top four players at the Japan Open in May, making for the No. 37 moment of 2012.
Rio 2016
London 2012
Equestrian rider Michèle George won two surprise golds at London 2012, making for the No. 38 moment of the year in Paralympic sport.
Para Ice Hockey
In the last 16 years eight countries have been added to the ice sledge hockey World Championship programme.