PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Grame Murray and Morten Vaernes

Norway’s Morten Vaernes thinks his team have the chance to medal at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships in one month’s time.

Ottobock at Sochi 2014

The Worldwide Paralympic Partner’s ProCarve prosthesis is approved for use in competition.

Agitos

Friday’s meeting aimed for State Duma officials to learn more about how they could support the Russian Paralympic Committee in meeting its reinstatement obligations.

Yanina Andrea Martinez

Over 100 Argentinian athletes will compete at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20-25 March.

Woman on a snowboard in action

Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon and Joany Badenhorst claimed the top prizes, while the US men swept the discipline’s titles.

Petrucio Ferreira shows what's in his kitbag

We asked the Rio 2016 gold medallist what he needs for his training

Samsung has announced it is donating USD 60,000 to help more Brazilian youngsters attend the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee has opened registration for schools to visit the Paralympic Centre during Sao Paulo 2017, to take place from 20-25 March.Sao Paulo 2017

Man in wheelchair throwing a boccia ball

The Youth Parapan American Games will feature around 1,000 athletes, aged 12-20 years old, from 20 countries competing across 12 sports.

Danielle Rauen

The home nation will have the largest delegation at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.

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