PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Kazakhstan: 10 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Having not medalled for 20 years, Kazakhstan hopes to send a much larger team to Sochi than it did four years ago to Vancouver.
Paralympics essential part of Sochi 2014, says UN Secretary General
Speaking at the 126th IOC Session, Ban Ki-moon spoke of inspirational Paralympians.
IPC launches three NPC websites, and one regional micro-site
Ecuador, Indonesia, Tunisia and the Americas Paralympic Committee will have an increased online presence.
Frantceva beats Farkasova at alpine World Cup
Russia’s Aleksandra Frantceva claimed back her form in the slalom to beat world champion Henrieta Farkasova, who has won every race since returning from injury.
Khosravivafa re-elected as President of NPC Iran
Khosravivafa will serve a further four year term following election at 11th General Assembly.
World ParaVolley joins forces with VolleySLIDE
VolleySLIDE will help bolster the grassroots sports development initiatives in sitting volleyball around the world.
US name 26 athletes to Sochi 2014 alpine skiing team
Seven of the skiers named to the US Sochi 2014 team have won 22 Paralympic medals between themselves.
IBSA Goalball Worlds schedule announced
The 2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships will take place from 30 June – 5 July in Espoo, Finland.
Canada launch #WHATSTHERE campaign
Take a look at the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s edgy new campaign leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
USA nominate 10 para-snowboarders to Sochi team
Top ranked riders, including Evan Strong, Amy Purdy and Mike Shea, named to first ever para-snowboard team for Sochi 2014.