PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Canada tip USA at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Canada defeated arch-rival USA, 2-1, and Norway claimed a 1-0 shootout victory against Japan in Calgary.
NPC Croatia establishes Paralympian Foundation
Board members of the foundation include Paralympians Ana Srsen, Mihovil Spanja and Darko Kralj.
NPC Russia visits cerebral palsy boarding school
Several Paralympic champions visited Moscow Boarding School No. 44 this week to spread the Paralympic Movement to the next generation.
Close call for men’s sit ski slalom in Pitztal
The men's slalom sitting was one of the most fiercely fought races at the first IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup event in Pitztal, Austria
No. 26: Weir pushes through marathon for gold
One of the most iconic photos from London 2012 was David Weir holding his bare chested one-year-old son after winning the marathon on The Mall. This moment on the final day of the Games is No. 26 in the Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012.
Czech’s Kubes may be sledge hockey’s best kept secret
The leading defender on the Czech Republic’s ice sledge hockey team may fly under the radar, but he has been key to the programme’s growth.
IPC Athletics to hold Sport Forum
IPC Athletics, together with NPCs and IOSDs will meet to discuss the sport’s progress and Rio 2016 event programme.
Germany and Slovakia make their mark in Pitztal
In the first IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup race of the season in Pitztal, Austria, Germany picked up three golds and Slovakia two.
British Paralympians inspire at Sports Fest
Paralympic start Jonnie Peacock, Sophie Christiansen and others gave the public a chance to try out Paralympic sports and see how they can get involved.
Lex Gillette: A gift that keeps on giving
This holiday season, USA’s Lex Gillette blogs about inspiration, and how it’s better than any tangible gift you can give.