Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in April.
Powerlifting
Six of the world’s best powerlifters have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.
Wheelchair Tennis
The USA will be the third country to play host to the ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters when the event travels to Mission Viejo, California.
Alpine Skiing
British and Dutch athletes excel at final Snowboard World Cup event of 2012/2013 season
Athletics
The defending 100m T44 world champion Jerome Singleton and London 2012 200m T44 gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira will race on the Brazilian coast.
Para Ice Hockey
The 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool will run from 12-20 April in Goyang, Korea.
Athletics
Belgium’s star sprinter Marieke Vervoort has been invited to participate in the Belgacom Diamond League Meeting in September.
Athletics
British Paralympic champion sprinter Jonnie Peacock now has the experience to back up his quest for gold at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Para Ice Hockey
Goaltender Steve Cash has been a crucial part of USA’s success on the ice this season and hopes to continue the team’s run at the World Championships.
VISTA
Dr. Rory Cooper, founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh, will be presented the honour.
