PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brian McKeever

Find out what athletes had to say following the major Canadian coverage announcement to mark 100 days until Sochi 2014.

Sir Philip Craven at General Assembly 2013

Newly re-elected IPC President looks ahead to the next winter Paralympics and urges the Russian public to get behind the Games

David Weir

Great Britain’s David Weir, recently named Best Male athlete, is getting back into his normal training regime after taking a year off from several top competitions.

Bill Chaffey

The Australian para-triathlete won his fourth straight world title in 2013 in a field that’s getting stronger and deeper by the year.

A picture of a sport arena from inside

With just over 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, find out how to purchase your tickets to the big event.

Veronica Hipolito of Brazil set World Record over 100m T38 at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Approximately 1,300 students, ages 12 to 20, will be in the largest city in Brazil to compete in 10 sports.

Ellie Simmonds

290 swimmers compete in Great Britain’s National Open Short Course Championships, breaking seven world and 15 European records.

Keith Gabel and Mike Shea

Team USA snowboarders Mike Shea and Keith Gabel reveal their recipe for success – turkey impressions, camaraderie and paper-airplanes.

Sir Philip Craven

New Vice President Andrew Parsons was also elected together with 10 Members at Large for the IPC Governing Board.

Daniel Sharp of New Zealand competes in the Men's 50m Freestyle S13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

The 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from 18-25 July.