PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of man celebrating his victory

The Open Caixa Loterias Athletics and Swimming event took place in Sao Paulo, where Alan Oliveira broke his own 100m T44 Brazilian record.

Mikhail Ivanov

The public now has until 12:00 (CEST) on 8 May to vote for the winner.

Romain Noble

The French delegation recorded five first-place finishes in Montreal, Canada.

Burundi national competition

Following on from Agitos Foundation development camps, Burundi hosted a national competition for sitting volleyball and goalball.

Aquatics Centre

Les essais olympiques et paralympiques de natation ont été nommés la meilleure compétition canadienne dans la province.

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59 year old Brazilian replaces Dr Bob Price OBE with immediate effect

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

IPC Sports Science Committee member Brendan Burkett opened up debate for what role equipment must serve in Paralympic sport.

Sarah Storey wins third London 2012 gold

Sarah Storey, Jody Cundy and Mark Colbourne will all be a part of British Cycling’s Podium Programme this year.

Stuart Tripp

Stuart Tripp, Carol Cooke, Michael Gallagher and Jayme Richardson will all be a part of the Australian team that competes at the 2013 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships.