Vista 2017 - News

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Cross-Country Skiing

Three reasons why Eirik Bye loves skiing

Fresh from a successful World Championships, the young Norwegian reveals why he enjoys the sport.

Robin Cuche of Switzerland competes in the Men's Slalom 2nd Run - Standing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Alpine Skiing

Three things you did not know about Robin Cuche

Get to know the new Swiss skiing sensation who claimed silver in super combined at the 2017 World Championships.

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Swimming

Three reasons why Rebecca Meyers loves swimming

USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist will kick off her swimming season at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Woman in wheelchair holds trophy and poses with man.

Dr. Cheri Blauwet awarded International Women’s Day Recognition

The triple Paralympian and medical practitioner’s impact on Para sport has been recognised to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Australia

Big Interview: APC CEO Lynne Anderson

Get to know the new head of the Australian Paralympic Committee as she enters her second year of Paralympic duties, off the back of her first Paralympics Games in Rio.

Two women in wheelchairs hugging each other

Wheelchair Basketball

Thailand to host women’s wheelchair basketball camp

Participants will learn how to develop their skills from some of the top women coaches in a fun environment.

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PyeongChang 2018

WWhCC2017: Scotland break tie for second place

Undefeated Russia became the first team to secure a play-off place.

Athletics

London to host biggest ever summer of World Athletics

Tickets for the London 2017 World Para Athletics are back on sale following high demand.

America

Sao Paulo 2017 launches its official website

The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will take place in the Brazilian city from 20-25 March, with around 1,000 athletes from more than 20 countries competing.

Gold medalist Jessica Long of the United States celebrates on the podium at the medal ceremony for Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM8 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Swimming

Three reasons why Jessica Long loves swimming

After competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the US swimmer will be back to the pool at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Judo

Walsall to host European Judo Championships

The British city will stage the continental event between 3-6 August.

Lee Pearson, Pepo Puch and Alena Rosenburg at the 2017 Al Shaqab competition in Doha, Qatar.

Equestrian

Puch opens season with triple victories

The Austrian Paralympic champion was among the returning riders from Rio 2016 to take top prizes in Doha.

Wheelchair Rugby

Cote to coach Canadian wheelchair rugby

Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.

Swimming

Rebecca Meyers seeks to continue promoting Para sports

With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.

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Wheelchair Curling

WWhCC2017: Six teams tied for second after day four

With Canada, Germany, Norway, Scotland, South Korea and China all tied, the remaining sessions will be crucial.

Cross-Country Skiing

Mark Arendz excited to race at Paralympic course

The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.