News - Vista 2017

Swimming

How to follow opening World Para Swimming World Series

For the first time the World Series will take place in five countries across Europe and the Americas – starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Ivano and Lucca Pizzi of Italy celebrate winning the Men's Individual B Cycling Road Race at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Five reasons why Paralympians make great employees

If you are looking for exceptional employees who are able to inspire people around the globe and have the tenacity and drive for success, think of hiring a Paralympian!

Borislava Peric-Rankovic SRB vs Miao Zhang CHN in the Women's Singles - Cl 4 Gold Medal Match at the Riocentro - Pavilion 3.

Table Tennis

Lignano Masters draws top international competition

Many Rio 2016 table tennis medallists will take on their first international event of 2017.

Slovakia’s Jozef Metelka ensured himself of gold in the men’s 4,000m pursuit race final in the C4 class at Apeldoorn 2015.

Cycling

Los Angeles ready to receive world’s best Para cyclists

The UCI Para cycling Track World Championships will kick off in the US coastal city on 2 March, with close to 80 athletes from 20 countries competing.

Michel Pessanha BRA and Josiane Lima BRA winning the TA Mixed Double Sculls - TAMix2x Final B at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Rowing

FISA Extraordinary Congress integrates Para rowing

Major foundations were laid for securing and building the sport’s future at the Paralympic Games following the federation’s meeting.

Classification meetings conclude in Bonn

Experts and heads were updated on the latest research findings and also discussed ways to improve their sport’s classification systems.

A picture of a man with one arm cycling during pursuit race.

Cross-Country Skiing

Monthly preview: March 2017

Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.

Ireland

Miriam Malone new Paralympics Ireland CEO

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO for Paralympics Ireland, I look forward to repaying the trust shown to me,” Malone said after the announcement.

PyeongChang 2018

Final PyeongChang 2018 Chef de Mission seminar begins

Nearly 100 delegates from around the world are in South Korea for final updates ahead of next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.

Athletics

London 2017 launches resale scheme for Worlds tickets

The aim is to safeguard tickets for the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships and the IAAF World Championships.

Shooting

World Shooting Para Sport agrees changes

The Sport Technical Committee was reappointed and discussed a variety of topics with the management team.

Powerlifting

Khattab takes maiden powerlifting World Cup victory

Ukrainian, Syrian, Thai and Iraqi athletes also made it onto the podium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Para Ice Hockey

South Korea beat Norway in nine-goal thriller

Canada also claimed their second victory of the Torino Para Ice Hockey International with victory over hosts Italy on Tuesday (28 February).

Marjolein Buis of the Netherlands competes against Lucy Shuker of Great Britain in their Quarterfinal match during the Australian Open 2017 Wheelchair Championships.

Wheelchair Tennis

Olsson, Buis and Schroder claim Bolton titles

The USN Bolton Arena Indoor came to a close on 25 February, with Olsson and Buis sealing their first wheelchair tennis titles and Schroder his second in 2017.