PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

USA Ice Sledge Hockey

Three newcomers were welcomed to the team at the training camp held at the Extreme Ice Centre in Charlotte.

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Ottobock

The IPC’s international partner, Ottobock, has been announced as the official technical service provider for athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Games.

Athlete of the Month - Best Male

Nominees for the top male performance from August and September include: David Weir, Jason Smyth, Daniel Dias, Matt Cowdrey, Alex Zanardi and Shingo Kunieda.

Korea Games Officials Seminar

As the host of the 2013 World Championships and the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, Korea offered Games Officials a seminar to help further develop ice sledge hockey.

Danielle Brown

Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown will become the first female disabled archer to compete in an able-bodied World Cup Grand Final this weekend.

Canada men's wheelchair basketball team

More than 20 of Canada’s top Paralympians from London 2012 are taking part in a celebration tour and parade in Ottawa and Toronto.

Daniel Dias

Brazil’s Paralympic delegation arrived home from the London 2012 Games eager to start working toward Rio 2016.

Kurt Fearnley Syndey Marathon 2012

Fresh off his appearance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Australia’s Kurt Fearnley returned home to win his 8th Sydney Marathon.

Great Britain ice sledge hockey team

The British ice sledge hockey squad for 2012-13 will be made up of 16 members, including three Paralympians.