PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Refugees in Rwanda get Para sport experience
An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.
Rio 2016 champion Carlos Serrano graduates from school
The 18-year-old proved successful also outside the pool and is now looking forward to starting his university studies.
Slovakia, Czech Republic claim victories
In a preview of Saturday’s medal matches, two close games were played out at the Para ice hockey Worlds B-Pool.
Three things you did not know about Danelle Umstead
USA’s triple-Paralympic medallist reveals some facts about herself.
Daniel Dias named ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ by GQ
“My biggest legacy was to show the value of a person with impairment,” said Brazil’s most decorated Paralympian.
2016 World Sledge Hockey Challenge to kick off
The four-team event will take place in Charlottetown, Canada, between 4-10 December, with the hosts, the USA, South Korea and Norway competing.
Chef de Mission Sainsbury: ‘Rio 2016 my proudest moment’
Tony Sainsbury, who led two refugee Para athletes at September’s Paralympics, reflects on his experiences.
No. 31 High profile figures support Rio 2016 and the Paralympic Movement
Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis were amongst those who publicly supported the Paralympic Movement this year.
NPC Croatia, Allianz Zagreb project wins award
‘Be the Missing Piece’ was chosen the best sponsorship project by the Slovenian Marketing Association at a two-day conference in Portoroz, Slovenia.
Monthly preview: December 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.