PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
#ProudParalympian rolls into Toronto 2015
At the first outing of the IPC’s athlete education programme at a multi-sport event outside of a Paralympic Games, athletes can get advice on sharing their stories.
#ThrowbackThursday: Canada’s Patrick Anderson
The all-time wheelchair basketball great is sitting on the sidelines making music … for now.
Bermudan team triples in size for Toronto 2015
Three athletes will represent the small Caribbean nation at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday (7 August)
IPC President says Parapans a good barometer for 2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid
Toronto 2015 Organising Committee have announced that a number of sessions have already sold out even before Friday’s Opening Ceremony.
Ten swimmers to look out for at Toronto 2015
Here are10 swimmers who could win big at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday 7 August.
Toronto 2015 preview: Archery
The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.
Jarryd Wallace determined to defend his 100m T44 Parapan title
The US sprinter will line-up against two world record holders in Toronto – the USA’s Richard Browne who holds the T44 best time and Brazil’s T43 speedster Alan Oliveira.
Toronto 2015 preview: Judo
Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?
Para-sport development projects to receive support
Thirty one projects will receive EUR 650,000 through the Agitos Foundation’s 2015 Grant Support Programme.