Twenty-four years after competing at her last Paralympics as a swimmer and track and field athlete, Tel Aviv 1968 gold medallist made a surprising comeback to Para sports as a wheelchair fencer.
Rio 2016
The IPC’s volunteer writer shares his experience covering wheelchair tennis at Rio 2016.
Goalball
IBSA have published the goalball rankings as of 30 September, with Brazil leading amongst men and women.
Rio 2016
The Polish former Para alpine skier served as an athlete ambassador for the IPC’s education programme which was relaunched during Rio 2016.
Para Ice Hockey
Paralympic gold medallists travel to Slovakia as part of a US embassy programme which also aims to promote rights for people with impairments.
Para Ice Hockey
The Women’s World Ice Sledge Hockey Festival came to a close with plans to keep developing.
America
The colourful logo shows three athletes celebrating on the Flower of Amancaes, which is native of Peru, and symbolises the athletes’ determination and courage, and their union on the podium.
Brazil
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee invites all physical education undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Youth Parapan American Games’ volunteer programme by 31 October.
Snowboard
With 100 days to go until the 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships in Canada, organisers aim to create a world leading facility.
PyeongChang 2018
The South Korean alpine skier is working towards the performance of his life at his home Paralympic Winter Games.
