PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Two weeks to go until deadline for 2017 IPC Scientific Award
The winner of the award will give a keynote address at September’s VISTA conference in Toronto, Canada.
Finland’s Pyy speaks of her ambition, power of sport
The Nordic sit-skier and politics student thinks athletes can bring positivity to the world as she prepares for the World Championships.
World’s best Para Nordic skiers gather for Worlds
The World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, the last major event before PyeongChang 2018, will take place from 10-19 February.
Throwback Thursdays: Mexico´s Dora Garcia
The Mexican track and field athlete recalls her Paralympic performance at Arnhem 1980, where she sealed gold in the women´s 4x60m 2-5.
Inspection of PyeongChang 2018 Nordic venue concludes
The Race Director for the Paralympic Winter Games visited the Alpensia Biathlon Centre ahead of March’s Test Event.
Norway’s Ulset heads to Worlds in prime form
The Para Nordic skier is looking to build on a strong start to the season in order to claim medals at the 2017 World Championships in Finsterau, Germany.
Three reasons why Andrea Eskau loves skiing
Germany´s Nordic skiing Paralympic champion is hoping to top the podium at her home World Championships in Finsterau, from 10-19 February.
Invitation for the 2017 World Rowing Indoor Sprints
The second edition of this competition will be held from 10-12 March and will include Para rowing events for men and women.
What’s in my Kitbag? The USA’s David Blair
The Paralympic champion and world record holder in discus F44 reveals a surprise in his kitbag.
Rio 2016, a stepping stone for Pinto and Brazil
The sitting volleyball player aims to build on the momentum gained from his country´s performances at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.