PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Germany's Andrea Eskau won gold in the long distance cross-country at Cable 2015

The German will be a strong candidate for gold in the women´s sitting events Finsterau, from 10-19 February.

Japanese Nordic skier Kazuto Takamura

The Japanese Nordic skier, also an acupuncture professor, hopes his performance in Finsterau can inspire his students to strive for their best.

Wide shot of two Nordic skiers skating close together on the crest of the hill, with one skier a short distance behind. Big mountain in background

Having been pleased with his season so far, the young Norwegian is hoping to make a step up in Finsterau, Germany.

IBSA Goalball

The goalball competition will take place in Malmo, Sweden, between 11-12 February.

Wheelchair tennis player hits a ball.

Argentina´s wheelchair tennis player sealed the singles and doubles titles at the Melbourne Open and followed that up with a singles title at the Australian Open.

Man puts on medal of honor on another man

He was presented the award by IPC President Sir Philip Craven.

VISTA logo

The winner of the award will give a keynote address at September’s VISTA conference in Toronto, Canada.

Finnish sit-skier Sini Pyy

The Nordic sit-skier and politics student thinks athletes can bring positivity to the world as she prepares for the World Championships.

Finsterau, Germany: Host of 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships

The World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, the last major event before PyeongChang 2018, will take place from 10-19 February.

Woman in a wheelchair

The Mexican track and field athlete recalls her Paralympic performance at Arnhem 1980, where she sealed gold in the women´s 4x60m 2-5.