PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Northern hemisphere alpine ski season to get underway
World and Paralympic champions are eager to get kick-off the Europa Cup on Thursday (19 November).
US Paralympics names Creed new Cycling Head Coach
The former pro cyclist will help prepare Team USA for the 2016 Para-Cycling Track World Championships in March.
Mayrhofer raises expectations after world title win
The Austrian snowboard banked slalom world champion is now targeting a Paralympic medal.
Training Tuesdays: Nazmiye Muratli
The Turkish Paralympic champion reveals her training regimen ahead of the IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships from 24-28 November.
Zverev suspended for Anti-Doping violation
The Russian sprinter tested positive for cannabis at June’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
No. 45 Powerlifting raises the bar on development
In 2015 IPC Powerlifting has seen a 45.7 per cent increase in licensed athletes and will have hosted three regional Championships by the end of the year.
Croatia holds dinner in the dark benefit
The event for “Foundation Paralympian” was held in complete darkness to provide a unique experience from the perspective of blind and visually impaired athletes.
China, Japan take top prizes at goalball Asia-Pacific Champs
Defending Paralympic champions Japan proved they are still the team to beat head of Rio 2016.
Ukraine defeats Russia in sitting volleyball thriller
Ukraine women win the European crown.
UCI World Cycling Centre hosts para-cycling camp
The camp provided athletes and coaches with training ahead of Rio 2016, and two more camps will be held before the Games.