PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Hideki Odo

A delegation of eight powerlifters are in Dubai for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, looking to show their potential for development ahead of their home Paralympic Games in 2020.

ice sledge hockey

NPC Croatia has joined IPC Ice Sledge Hockey’s Ottobock Equipment Loaner Programme.

Russia football

Eleven teams will participate in the sport’s premiere event of the year in July in Portugal.

Zimbabwe wheelchair basketball team

Although it has been a challenge to start the programme, with help para-sport is giving people in Zimbabwe a fresh outlook on life.

Stephanie Jallen

Find out who won the awards for Best Male, Best Female, Moment of the Games and Team of the Games.

Fatma Omar

Here is a quick look at the third of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Hurling team

Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.

Brian McKeever

Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.

Carlos Alberto Cortez Cabeza

Carlos Alberto Cortez Cabeza from El Salvador was athletic from a very young age, but now thanks to support from his NPC and the Agitos Foundation support, he has a chance to compete at an elite level.

Teresa Perales

Spain’s most-decorated Paralympian was bestowed with a special award by the King of Spain in Madrid.