Joint IPC and ITU project is aiming to make future Paralympic Games even more accessible to TV viewers
Elections, awards, nominations, technology and new publications all dominated the news this week.
Sochi 2014
Ukrainian cross-country world champion Ihor Reptyukh cannot wait to get started on the road to Cable 2015 at the first World Cup of 2014-15.
Canada
After finishing sixth at London 2012, the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team made more than amends at the World Championships.
Para Ice Hockey
USA goaltender Steve Cash also predicts a ‘good tilt’ at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey A-Pool Worlds in April.
Powerlifting
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman broke his own world record four times at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships and plans to make his debut in a higher weight category in 2015.
Judo
Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.
Alpine Skiing
The latest IPC Alpine Skiing youth races will also feature education for young athletes.
Swimming
The para-swimmer has won the national award for her dedication both in and out of the pool
Triathlon
A squad of 12 elite para-triathletes has been named by Great Britain as Rio 2016 fast approaches.
