PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds websites launched
The IPC has launched the official event websites for this season’s Ice Sledge Hockey A and B Pool World Championships.
Kunieda, Griffioen lift Sydney Super Series titles
Japan’s Shingo Kunieda won his 20th Super Series title, while the Netherlands’ Jiske Griffioen claimed her third in Sydney.
New winners abound at IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup
After seven World Cup races, new winners have emerged on the men’s side with France’s Vincent Gauthier-Manuel and Austria’s Philipp Bonadimann winning for the first time this season.
Lex Gillette: Stay in your lane
USA’s visually impaired sprinter and long jumper shares how staying in your lane isn’t just a concept that applies to athletes.
US Paralympics announce 2013 athletics roster
The 2013 US Paralympics athletics roster will be led by London Paralympic champions Jeremy Campbell, Raymond Martin, Tatyana McFadden and Shirley Reilly.
Doha to stage 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
Doha will stage the last major gathering of international top athletes before the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Newson adjusts to new weight class
British powerlifter Zoe Newson battles with nerves as she competes for the first time since winning bronze at London 2012.
Doha to stage 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
Doha will stage the last major gathering of international top athletes before the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Kunz maintains lead in men’s giant slalom sitting
After winning three out of four giant slalom races at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup, Swiss sit-skier Christoph Kunz is the one to beat in his discipline.
Sochi 2014 unveils Paralympic Torch
The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee revealed the sky-blue Paralympic Torch, of which more than 1,000 editions will be produced.