PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Female cross country skier behind a male cross country skier with orange bib on a track

Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.

boy skiing with coach

The latest IPC Alpine Skiing youth races will also feature education for young athletes.

Mary Fisher, NZL, competing at the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships Montreal

The para-swimmer has won the national award for her dedication both in and out of the pool

A picture of a woman crossing a finish line after a triathlon race

A squad of 12 elite para-triathletes has been named by Great Britain as Rio 2016 fast approaches.

Man and woman sign a form standing on a table

All IBSA athletes must be registered on the new system by 1 January 2015.

Two skiers on a podium with a women presenting them their medals

To mark International Women’s Day, the IPC is calling on its Members to nominate someone who embodies the spirit of the Paralympics and inspires women within it.

Man in canoe in triumphant pose

After winning many accolades in his debut season, Curtis McGrath is now looking ahead to Rio 2016

Paralympian 03/2014 page 10

The focus of the Paralympic Movement’s official magazine this edition is the growth of Paralympic sport in Ukraine and how it currently coping with difficult times.

Allianz fact of the week - biathlon VI

Athletes aim with the help of an infrared system that enables shooting by hearing.

Argentina enter the arena lead by flag bearer Pablo Javier Robledo during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

La celebración incluirá demostraciones de deportes paralímpicos y la entrega de unos premios conmemorativos a los medallistas de los Juegos Paralímpicos de Tokyo 1964.