PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A female standing skier competes in super-G

Bochet, Bugaev and Perrine maintain 100 per cent record at Panorama 2015

Zahra Nemati

Mentored by Helen Rowbotham as part of a programme aimed at increasing female leaders in para-sport, Suzie Dyrbus is finding her involvement is helping her to grab opportunities.

Great Britain’s world record holder in long jump reveals why a nun is one of her three heroes.

Great Britain’s world record holder in long jump reveals why a nun is one of her three heroes.

Young girl in a sled on the ice, smiling to the camera

Tara Chisholm is mentored by Barbara Daniels as part of the WoMentoring programme and believes it has helped put her challenges as a woman in sport into perspective.

Sir Philip Craven the President of the International Paralympic Committee speaks to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC President reveals his five best memories from the best Paralympic Winter Games ever.

Young girl in a sled on the ice, smiling to the camera

Barbara Daniels mentors Canadian ice sledge hockey coach Tara Chisholm through the Agitos Foundation’s WoMentoring programme.

Maija Jarvela of Finland

Finland’s most successful para-biathlete has taken on the mantel of raising awareness of the sport through successive trips to the podium.

Tatyana McFadden

Helen Rowbotham believes that gender equality in para-sport is as important as equity for people with impairments.

Chantal Petitclerc of Canada<

As part of International Women’s Day, Canada’s most successful Paralympian Chantal Petitclerc has been recognised for her work within the Paralympic Movement since her retirement.

A picture of women running on a tracking field

A mentor and mentee from the Agitos Foundation’s WoMentoring programme reflect on their experiences so far.