PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Olivier Niggli will succeed David Howman, who has been at the helm for 13 years.

Sophie Hahn of Great Britain

The British athlete’s performance at Doha 2015 helped her garner the recognition.

Collage of athletes to promote INAS Global ID Sport Week

Building off Global ID Sport Day, this event will expand its reach and will be held June 2016.

Top 50 Moments 2015: No. 40

The world title came down to the last five minutes, with Russia winning 1-0.

Top 50 Moments 2015: No. 41

Russia won their second world title in three years, signifying a growth of the sport in the country.

Brody Roybal

With the first games of the international ice sledge hockey season approaching, the US forward answers three questions about the sport.

Woman in rowing boat

The Israeli was regonised for her gold medal at the 2015 World Championships in September.

Anna-Carin Ahlquist

Two players and one team were confirmed by the National Paralympic Committee to represent Sweden at the upcoming Paralympics.

Luis Carlos Cardoso da Silva poses with his trophy won in the Paracanoe category of the Brazil Paralympics 2014 Awards Ceremony.

Luis Carlos Cardoso da Silva’s former career aids him in transition to para-canoe

Top 50 Moments 2015: No. 42 South Korea, Sweden promoted to A-Pool

The two teams moved up to the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey A-Pool after their respective gold and silver medals from the World Championships B-Pool.