PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Russia’s world champion Valerii Redkozubov, guided by Evgeny Geroev, took the race win and overall crown in the men’s visually impaired.](/sites/default/files/images/160226111032461_aspen_0.jpg)
Overall giant slalom World Cup winners decided
A dramatic conclusion to the giant slalom races in the World Cup saw the leader board juggled around in Aspen, USA.
Ryley Batt: Not every day you can bash your opponents
Reigning Paralympic and world champion explains why he loves his sport ahead of Rio 2016 test event.
![A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/140907085400659_187753735_0.jpg)
IPC publish Social and Digital Media Guidelines for Rio 2016
The Social and Digital Media Guidelines aim to enable all athletes, staff, broadcasters, sponsors and attendees to create a buzz on social media and spread the message of inclusion of the Paralympic Games.
![Gu Xiaofei, China, celebrating his lift, lifting up his arms.](/sites/default/files/images/140918134350486_151221278_web_0.jpg)
China take four golds at IPC Powerlifting World Cup
Mexican powerlifters also perform well and take two golds in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Agitos Foundation partners with Sport for Tomorrow, Japan
Ten National Paralympic Committees will take part in a launch event and training to develop para-sport in south-east Asia.
![Women in sit ski](/sites/default/files/images/150318163722382_DSC_2698cropped.jpg)
Germany excel in biathlon once again at home World Cup
A season first victory for Ukraine’s world champion Ihor Reptyukh also highlighted the action in Finsterau on Friday (26 February).
![Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom warmed up the crowd at the Paralympic Festival.](/sites/default/files/images/160229143959410_150908113950946_rio_2016.jpg)
“Time to focus on engaging the Rio public”, IPC tell Rio 2016
With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.
![Wheelchair curlers in action](/sites/default/files/images/160225095404192_swiss%2Bcurling.jpg)
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway, Switzerland unbeaten
Defending Paralympic champion Canada grab first win.
![Andrew Earl Kurka at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in Aspen.](/sites/default/files/images/160225115832519_12778948_970244639691752_7136475349025308746_o_0.jpg)
Double wins for US skiers at Aspen World Cup Finals
The hosts claimed a further three podium finishes on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday (24 February).
![A group picture of the 2014 Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees.](/sites/default/files/images/160225122227985_visa.jpg)
Call for nominations for Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame
Members of the public are invited to nominate Paralympians and coaches in summer sports for induction, which coincides with Rio 2016 Games.