PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
In Finsterau, photo finish proves crucial
The operators of the all-important system have been kept busy at the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Finsterau, Germany.
Opposite ends but same goal for Suter-Erath, Mazur
The Swiss veteran and French teenage sensation look to be in Tokyo where Para badminton will debut at the Paralympics.
US goalball teams refreshed, focused on Tokyo
Following their Rio 2016 success, the men and women’s national teams took a little time to begin training for the next Paralympics.
Agitos Foundation launches development activities with support from Toyota
The Worldwide Paralympic Partner of the International Paralympic Committee is supporting National Paralympic Committees to improve their organisational capacity.
Canada’s Michelle Stilwell retires
The first Canadian Paralympian to win gold in two different summer sports will now focus fully on politics.
Vocal Veres ready to be heard at World Cup in Eger
Known for loud celebrations, Hungary’s Amarilla Veres is planning to give the home crowd plenty to shout about.
Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball win Osaka Cup
The Rio 2016 bronze medallists defeated Australia to open their campaign toward Tokyo 2020.
Road to Sao Paulo 2017 to conclude in Bogota
Thirty young swimmers and track and field athletes, and their coaches, will take part in a training session in Bogota, Colombia.
Swimming Classification Advisory Group meets
The group’s main focus was the technical and administrative components of classification as well as recertification for classifiers.
Lucky number seven for McKeever in Finsterau
As the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships near their end, the hosts of the 2019 edition came to the fore.