PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Sir Philip Craven addressed the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly on the growth and future direction of the Paralympic Movement.

Female ice sledge hockey players

After the global sensation of sledge hockey at Sochi 2014, the year has been headlined by the introduction of a World Series and the first ever sanctioned women’s competition.

Bibian Mentel-Spee holds medal high

Dutch Paralympic snowboard champion Bibian Mentel-Spee is looking forward to testing herself in the new format for snowboard cross and discipline of banked slalom from Wednesday (19 November).

Elisabetta Mijno aiming her arrow

The Italians put in some pinpoint performances throughout the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships, epitomised by Elisabetta Mijno, who claimed two gold medals, making it to the IPC's Top 50 Moments

Women crossing a finish line

A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.

Stephane Houdet

IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…

Iran National Paralympic Week 2013

The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.

Josh Dueck sit-skiing

The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.

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Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.

Man in wheelchair doing a stund in a halfpipe

Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.