PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a pool

The Norwegian will deputise for Chairperson Jane Blaine and monitor the progress of IPC Swimming’s Strategic Plan.

A swimmer launches off of the starting blocks

Everything went according to plan for the Spanish swimmer, who aims to win her first Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Swiss logo

Swiss International Air Lines will support the teams on their way to major sporting events.

Two sailing boats in the water with skyline in the background

The International Federation has honed in this year on developing the sport.

Group of people in wheelchairs celebrating

The top teams in the Americas went into overtime at the BC4 pairs finals in the Parapan American Games.

Alpine skiing Ones to watch 2015/2016 collage

Twenty one Paralympic champions and World Championship medallists have been listed as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) logo

The telecommunication service provider will sponsor the USA's National Wheelchair Basketball Association.

IPC logo

The IPC pays tribute to Nugent, who is credited for leading the way in para-sports and accessibility from his professional base at the University of Illinois.

IPC Snowboard Media Guide - 2015/16

A new guide to the 2015-16 season, including athlete biographies, statistics and information about the sport has been published for the first time.

Handcyclist cycling on a track

Hundreds of people came to see and try para-sport in the country’s capital Reykjavik.