PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Jiri Jezek

Here’s a brief run-down of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on in June.

Sochi 2014 gold medal front and back

The Sochi 2014 Paralympic gold medal was revealed in St. Petersburg, Russia, and it weighs 686 grams.

Sport Accord

Delgates attending convention in St Petersburg, Russia impressed by sport demonstrations

Mandy Francois-Elie

Irish and French athletes put in world leading performances in Lyon test event

A picture of a man on the track posing with Brazilian flag in his hands

Brazilian training hard to claim title and world record in France this summer.

French wheelchair tennis players at the award ceremony

Great Britain and the USA triumph in the junior and quad wheelchair tennis titles respectively.

Sir Philip Craven

IPC President Sir Philip Craven highlighted the importance of inclusive sport, regardless of gender or impairment, at the MINEPS V Conference.

Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team

After winning three out of four games against reigning world champions the USA, Germany's women's wheelchair basketball team has returned to prepare for the European Championships.

Women on a bike, cycling on a road outside

Paralympians Mark Colbourne and David Stone will feature.

Fabienne Bonnet, representing Otto Bock, and Marcel Ferrari sign the agreement

Worldwide Paralympic partner will provide repair services at the championships.