PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Pepo Puch - Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/170105143319916_Pepo%2BPuch_Equestrian_GettyImages-605698496.jpg)
Top riders in Doha for first major international
Competition is first to use the new names for the sport’s five grades.
![Men's -88 kg | FAZZA World Para Powerlifting World Cup](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/pkLvrHUe1fn2PSNfwEheGn5GDcJsG-lsuouNQNZYLCU.jpg?itok=H_kkoHFE)
Dankers beats powerlifting world champion Al Juneidi
China’s Miaoyu Han also had an exceptional international debut, winning the women’s up to 73kg at the World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
![Marjolein Buis of the Netherlands competes against Lucy Shuker of Great Britain in their Quarterfinal match during the Australian Open 2017 Wheelchair Championships.](/sites/default/files/images/170301112518788_buis.jpg)
Olsson, Buis and Schroder claim Bolton titles
The USN Bolton Arena Indoor came to a close on 25 February, with Olsson and Buis sealing their first wheelchair tennis titles and Schroder his second in 2017.
![Ivano and Lucca Pizzi of Italy celebrate winning the Men's Individual B Cycling Road Race at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170301114017014_GettyImages-151508080.jpg)
Five reasons why Paralympians make great employees
If you are looking for exceptional employees who are able to inspire people around the globe and have the tenacity and drive for success, think of hiring a Paralympian!
Lignano Masters draws top international competition
Many Rio 2016 table tennis medallists will take on their first international event of 2017.
![Slovakia’s Jozef Metelka ensured himself of gold in the men’s 4,000m pursuit race final in the C4 class at Apeldoorn 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150329075611629_Slovak.jpg)
Los Angeles ready to receive world’s best Para cyclists
The UCI Para cycling Track World Championships will kick off in the US coastal city on 2 March, with close to 80 athletes from 20 countries competing.
FISA Extraordinary Congress integrates Para rowing
Major foundations were laid for securing and building the sport’s future at the Paralympic Games following the federation’s meeting.
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Classification meetings conclude in Bonn
Experts and heads were updated on the latest research findings and also discussed ways to improve their sport’s classification systems.
![A picture of a man with one arm cycling during pursuit race.](/sites/default/files/images/130111114034892_LON_3108_4199.jpg)
Monthly preview: March 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
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Miriam Malone new Paralympics Ireland CEO
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO for Paralympics Ireland, I look forward to repaying the trust shown to me,” Malone said after the announcement.