Hosts Finland’s men will be looking to add the World Championships gold to their Paralympic title, whilst Japan’s women will challenge China once more.
Following approval from the IPC Governing Board at its June meeting in Bonn, Germany, the membership composition for a number of IPC Standing Committees have been announced.
Sochi 2014
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Athletics
Brazil’s multi world and Paralympic champion is confident of lowering her own world record in 2014
Sochi 2014
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
Tokyo 2020
The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Basketball
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.
Athletics
German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships
Swimming
Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.
Archery
Iran’s first female gold medallist spoke to the UN about disability and inclusion in sport.