PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Lanzinger gets his gold
Just five years after losing his leg in a skiing accident, Austria’s Matthias Lanzinger won a world title in the super-combined.
IPC calls for Sochi 2014 research applications
Researchers have the opportunity to apply for projects at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games if they apply before 15 March.
Unbeatable Bochet wins five from five in La Molina
Graduate of IPC Development Camp in 2006 storms to five world titles
IPC Nordic Worlds open in Solleftea
The 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships are taking place in Solleftea, Sweden, from 25 February to 5 March.
Eskau wins first nordic gold for Germany
Sit skier Andrea Eskau won the women’s sitting cross-country race on the second day of the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
Alexin to host 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open Euros
Alexin, Russia will play host to the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships this May.
Paralympic champ Perales fears for future after closure of local pool
Spanish swimmer having to swim in 25m pool after economic crisis closes local 50m pool.
Russia golden on first day in Solleftea
Roman Petushkov and Maria Iovleva started the gold rush for Russia to open the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
British duo targeting further success at Sochi Paralympics
After winning three medals at the 2013 IPC Alpine Worlds Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans want more