PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Stephane Houdet

IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…

Iran National Paralympic Week 2013

The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.

Josh Dueck sit-skiing

The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.

A skyline with many skyscrapers in the background. Red flowers and water in the front.

Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.

Man in wheelchair doing a stund in a halfpipe

Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.

Three women on a podium, smiling to the camera

Australia’s Michael Gallagher and the USA’s Jamie Whitmore were amongst those athletes who broke 23 world records at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.

The Rio 2016 Pioneer Volunteers group photographed during the filming of the campaign.

Those interested in applying to become a volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games now have until 15 December.

Allianz Fact of the Week Ice sledge hockey

A puck in ice sledge hockey reaches speeds of up to 130km/h!

Jason Maroney at Alicante 2013 landscape

Nine shooters including Jason Maroney and living-legend Libby Kosmala have been named to the squad for 2014-15 aiming for selection for Rio 2016.

Group shot of a football team in training suits with six people in business clothes.

The European champions have been urged to give their all in a bid to win a first world title.