PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Schedule confirmed for Torino ice sledge hockey international
Hosts Italy, Canada, South Korea and Norway will play each other between 7-12 December.

Para Sailing World Championships: Wild winds lead to mixed results
Severe weather conditions picked up and led to changes in the leaderboard on day four.

Recapping the month in para-sport: November 2015
A recap of all major para-sport events that took place in November 2015.

At 16, Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl has Rio 2016 in sight
The Swedish sailor is in the hunt for Rio 2016 qualification in the 2.4mR race.

World’s best Nordic skiers ready for opening World Cups
Skiers to watch in 2015-16 have also been named.

No. 31 Sharp shooter Zhang sets four world records
China’s Paralympic champion returns to the top in her best events in style after a disappointing 2014 World Championships.

Kit Us Out supply powerlifting suits to developing countries
The charity, which works on the basis that access to equipment and funding should not be a barrier to competing, will supply suits until 2018.

PNZ ‘Spirit of Gold Collection’ open to public
The Collection will tour New Zealand for 30 weeks and features portraits of the country’s top para-athletes.

Para World Sailing Championships: Rough conditions rock sailors
Australia battle through Mother Nature to lead way in SKUD18, sonar after six races.
MLB pitcher Ryu becomes ambassador for PyeongChang 2018
The South Korean baseball star will help promote the Paralympic and Olympic Winter Games.