PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
NPC Peru launches official website
The new website, all in Spanish, aims to help raise awareness of Para sports in the country ahead of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games.
The IPC to rebrand the 10 sports it acts as International Federation for
From 30 November, the sports will adopt new names, identities and competition name formats.
Bringing Para sport to refugees in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia
A project to take Para sport to refugees in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia aims to offer people hope through sport.
Registration for VISTA 2017 in Toronto is now open
Up until 15 June 2017 there is a special discount rate of CAD 400 to attend the leading conference for Para sport experts.
German relay team, Ilse Hayes among award recipients
German and South African Paralympians were recognised for their 2016 achievements.
Finland name new secretary general
Tero Kuorikoski will replace Tiina Kivisaari.
Japan, Czech Republic take opening wins at Worlds
A thrilling opening game for hosts Japan highlighted the first day of action at the 2016 Worlds B-Pool in Tomakomai.
Refugee swimmer Al-Hussein: 2016 ‘the best year of my life’
Ibrahim Al-Hussein represented refugees everywhere when he competed at Rio 2016, and has been reflecting on an amazing 12 months.
No. 33 Leme brothers’ emotional embrace
Brazil’s mixed pairs BC3 team defeated the overwhelming favourites in front of a noisy home crowd.
Help refugees with impairments into Para sport
An innovative project in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia needs your help to make a difference.