PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

On the first full day of VISTA2013, IPC Sports Science Committee member Brendan Burkett explored the idea of whether sport equipment is performance enhancing or necessary for performance

There is just one month to go for attendees to benefit from the early bird registration fee.

Top five moments from 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool by Stuart Lieberman.

Take a look back at the best moments from the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair trying to make a pass with a ball.

Athletes, staff gain more knowledge about classification and game skills.

Two women cycle on a tandem

Throughout his 6 years, the former Olympian helped build the programme from the ground-up.

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair shooting between two defenders during a wheelchair basketball match.

The All-Star believes last year’s thrilling World Championship win was telling of Canada’s strength.

A picture of plenty of journalists trying to interview a 5-a-side football player.

The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.

Chris Bond and Daisuke Ikezaki

Following a fourth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby World Championships, Japan eyes another shot for Rio 2016.

Portrait picture of a woman

Cooke, Donohoe look to defend their titles.

Nigel Murray

The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.

A picture of a man on a podium with a medal around his neck

Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.