PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS Wheelchair Fencing The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing. Para dance sport Changes made to athlete eligibility at major Championships and rules and judging criteria for freestyle/showdance events. Rio 2016 Initiative to promote Olympic, Paralympic sports expected to reach seven million Brazilian kids and be available in English and Spanish. Powerlifting Brazil led the medals table in 2011, but the competition is far more open in 2015. Wheelchair Rugby On home territory, Canada, the world’s second best side will be aiming to win gold, but the USA will have something to say about that. Sitting Volleyball Brazil’s men and the USA’s women will start as favourites for gold in the sitting volleyball competition. Powerlifting The Parapan American powerlifting gold medallist is on the way back from injury hoping to top the podium once again between 7-15 August. Athletics The Canadian world champion wheelchair sprinter believes the upcoming Parapan American Games can deliver a “London 2012 legacy” for his home country. America The relay started with two separate flames, one lit in Ottawa and the other lit at the spectacular Niagara Falls. Sitting Volleyball The public has until Tuesday 11 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 1294 Page 1295 Page 1296 Page 1297 Current page 1298 Page 1299 Page 1300 Page 1301 Page 1302 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
Wheelchair Fencing The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.
Para dance sport Changes made to athlete eligibility at major Championships and rules and judging criteria for freestyle/showdance events.
Rio 2016 Initiative to promote Olympic, Paralympic sports expected to reach seven million Brazilian kids and be available in English and Spanish.
Wheelchair Rugby On home territory, Canada, the world’s second best side will be aiming to win gold, but the USA will have something to say about that.
Sitting Volleyball Brazil’s men and the USA’s women will start as favourites for gold in the sitting volleyball competition.
Powerlifting The Parapan American powerlifting gold medallist is on the way back from injury hoping to top the podium once again between 7-15 August.
Athletics The Canadian world champion wheelchair sprinter believes the upcoming Parapan American Games can deliver a “London 2012 legacy” for his home country.
America The relay started with two separate flames, one lit in Ottawa and the other lit at the spectacular Niagara Falls.
Sitting Volleyball The public has until Tuesday 11 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.