Russia has dominated the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup yet again, taking all men’s victories, whilst USA’s Oksana Masters won her first World Cup event.
Alpine Skiing
IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cups in Pitztal and Kuhtai, Austria, will see skiers compete in the first European races in slalom, giant slalom and super-combined.
Announcements, launches and sport made this week’s headlines.
Cycling
Emma Foy and Laura Fairweather and give an insight into a typical day as they prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Canoe
After winning gold in wheelchair basketball and alpine skiing, Nichols is now trying to make the US para-canoe team for Rio 2016.
Wheelchair Basketball
Roster includes 21 players all hoping to make the national men’s team for August’s Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games
Shooting
As well as a record number of athletes and countries, IPC Shooting also delivered progress in a number of areas.
Cross-Country Skiing
Reptyukh beat two out of three Sochi 2014 Paralympic medallists to win the men’s 10km cross country in Vuokatti, Finland.
Sailing
Event will take place in Melbourne, Australia, starting in November 2015
The top speed in the sitting category of para-alpine skiing is 115 km/h whereas athletes in the standing category can reach speeds up to 125 km/h!
