PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two men jumping on the podium

The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.

Margaret Talbot

Former Chair of the IPC Education Committee passed away on Tuesday 2 December.

Women in racing wheelchair

Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.

Man on a bike in racing suit, racing on a track

Czech world champion received prestigious award from the Czech Cycling Federation

The being Active in the UK guide supports more English people with an impairment to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Published ahead of the International Day of Disabled People, the guide aims to get more people with an impairment in England active.

Man in wheelchair, holding tennis racket in triumphing pose

Six athletes including world and European champions have been shortlisted for November’s accolade

Biathlon Vuokatti

Winter sport dominates December’s schedule but sailing and para-badminton events will also be held.

Portrait picture of smiling women

Rachel Froggatt will join the organisation in the newly created position of Commercial and Marketing Director.

Women in hand-bike racing on a road

Handcycling world champions were amongst the 15 winners at the 2014 ceremony held in Johannesburg.

Visually Impaired Shooting test event

IPC Shooting has announced that a Grand Prix event as part of the development of visually impaired shooting will be held in Stoke Mandeville, Great Britain, between 28-30 January 2015.