PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Five reasons to be interested: Arizona World Para Athletics Grand Prix
With many of the world’s leading athletes competing, here are reasons why you should follow the action.
Preview: Beijing World Para Athletics Grand Prix
More than 200 athletes from 14 countries will compete in the Chinese capital between 13-15 May.
The IPC greatly encouraged by Tokyo 2020 progress
The third IPC Tokyo 2020 Project Review took place between 10-11 May.
2018 Para Central American Games’ host city confirmed
Managua, Nicaragua, will stage the event from 21-28 January, with around 250 athletes from six countries competing across six sports.
Para rowing season kicks off in Gavirate
Great Britain’s mixed coxed four crew, as well as Norway’s Birgit Skarstein are among those to watch for.
Canada name Nordic skiing team for 2017-18
Eleven athletes will wear the maple leaf on the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup circuit.
Adam Dixon named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
The popular vote chose the Canadian Para ice hockey player as the best athlete in the Americas in April 2017.
Jade Jones swaps the track for triathlon in Yokohama
The British wheelchair racer will compete in her first Para triathlon.
NPC France celebrates its 25th anniversary
The French Paralympic and Sports Committee hosted the celebration in Lyon, on 25 April, as part of its second annual meeting.
Currie leads field at Taekwondo Oceania Open
Fighters will look to garner world ranking points ahead of October’s World Championships.