PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Three reasons why Jessica Long loves swimming
After competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the US swimmer will be back to the pool at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
Walsall to host European Judo Championships
The British city will stage the continental event between 3-6 August.
Puch opens season with triple victories
The Austrian Paralympic champion was among the returning riders from Rio 2016 to take top prizes in Doha.
Cote to coach Canadian wheelchair rugby
Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.
Rebecca Meyers seeks to continue promoting Para sports
With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.
WWhCC2017: Six teams tied for second after day four
With Canada, Germany, Norway, Scotland, South Korea and China all tied, the remaining sessions will be crucial.
Mark Arendz excited to race at Paralympic course
The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.
WWhCC2017: USA overcome spirited Finland
The USA grabbed their first win on day three of the World Championships.
Dubai stages second phase of ‘Raise the Bar’ programme
World Para Powerlifting delivered 13 anti-doping workshops as part of its ‘Raise the Bar, say NO! to doping’ programme in Dubai, UAE, from 25-26 February.
New dance sport classification, sport rules introduced
A course for international classifiers is also being offered by World Para Dance Sport.