PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sir Philip Craven

Sir Philip Craven will continue his role as IPC President, though with a new Vice President and a new-look Governing Board.

Australia’s Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch

The ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne will include para-athletes in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 classes.

Two judoka

The unexpected social media reaction to ESPN’s “Carry On” follow-up piece on the American judoka drew awareness to the Paralympic Movement.

#IPCTop50 No. 33: Bibian Mentel's special Sochi run

Snowboarder Bibian Mentel talks about the different elements that led to her winning gold at the Sochi Test Event in a time that would have secured her silver in the men’s race.

USA and Canada's ice sledge hockey teams

Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.

AGITOS Workshop Dominican Republic

The Agitos Foundation will work with up to 15 National Paralympic Committees in 2014 to help transfer knowledge and resources.

Daniel Mendes Brazil

IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.

Sochi 2014 100 days to go

With 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, the IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator previews 100 storylines to look out for, starting with No. 100.

Paralympic simulation exercise

The exercise is part of the Sochi 2014 Excellence Programme and organised by the IPC Academy.

Brazil football 5-a-side

Brazil’s football 5-a-side team won the Copa America in a penalty shoot-out, as Jefinho scored 12 goals in the tournament.