PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Agitos Foundation - Goalball

The Agitos Foundation will invest another EUR 650,000 in development projects this year.

Albania wheelchair basketball

The start of drastic changes are being made in Albania to improve the quality of life for people with an impairment.

Agitos at London

Worrell was a driving force in Barbados’ participation at the London 2012 Paralympics.

Hideki Odo

A delegation of eight powerlifters are in Dubai for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, looking to show their potential for development ahead of their home Paralympic Games in 2020.

ice sledge hockey

NPC Croatia has joined IPC Ice Sledge Hockey’s Ottobock Equipment Loaner Programme.

Russia football

Eleven teams will participate in the sport’s premiere event of the year in July in Portugal.

Zimbabwe wheelchair basketball team

Although it has been a challenge to start the programme, with help para-sport is giving people in Zimbabwe a fresh outlook on life.

Stephanie Jallen

Find out who won the awards for Best Male, Best Female, Moment of the Games and Team of the Games.

Fatma Omar

Here is a quick look at the third of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Hurling team

Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.