Vista 2017 - News

Cardrona general manager, Bridget Legnavsky and Cardrona terrain and snow manager, Dave Collett with Cameron Ross from High Performance Sport NZ and Audi quattro Winter Games NZ sports manager, Iona Bentley next to one of the fibre optic cable channels at Cardrona Alpine Resort

Winter Sports

‘High fibre’ partnership to aid New Zealand snow sports

Country’s top flight skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a new sports analysis system at the Cardrona Alpine Resort.

(L-R) Lenka Zahradnikova of Czech Republic, Maryna Shtal of Ukraine, Deborah Font of Spain, Darya Stukalova of Russia, Yaryna Matlo of Ukraine, Raquel Viel of Brazil and Nicole Frycova of Czech Republic compete in the Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM12 heat at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swimming

Ten multi-medallists hoping to impress at Glasgow 2015

With just 50 days to go until the swimming Worlds get underway on 13 July, a number of multiple medallists are preparing themselves to hit their peak once again.

Great Britain’s Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion Ollie Hynd gives an insight into his three heroes.

Swimming

#SuperheroSunday: Ollie Hynd

Only 50 days to go until Glasgow 2015 and Great Britain’s Paralympic and World champion Ollie Hynd tells us who he looks up to.

Brazil’s world 200m T38 champion Veronica Hipolito gives an insight into her three heroes.

Athletics

#SuperheroSunday: Veronica Hipolito

Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.

Finland have been drawn in a favourable group at the 2015 Euros.

Wheelchair Rugby

Finnish wheelchair rugby team eye first Paralympics

The No. 10-ranked team were placed in a favourable group for the European Championships.

Swimming

Glasgow 2015 unveils medals

In 50 days’ time, the world’s best swimmers will line-up for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain, which start on 13 July.

Wheelchair Basketball

Canada’s Tonello steps aside as wheelchair hoops coach

Tonello to undergo brain tumor treatment, Bialowas to serve as interim of men’s team

group of men in racing wheelchairs pass spectators

Rio 2016

Japanese wheelchair duo racing toward Rio 2016

Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.

Cycling

British para-cycling squad named for road World Cups

World road champions Turnham, Hall will mix with new faces ahead of July’s World Champs.

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair basketball zone championships announced

Japan, Algeria to host respective zonal championships; U25 World Championships also revealed

Alpine Skiing

Peters’ stunning downhill gold could be just the start

New Zealand’s new downhill and super-G world champion aims to become competitive in all disciplines after proving he is “not afraid of speed.”

Darlene HUNTER, USA takes a shot with an attempted block by Marina MOHNEN, GER

Wheelchair Basketball

US names women’s wheelchair hoops team for Toronto 2015

Twelve will travel to August’s Parapan Am Games, where they hope to qualify for Rio 2016.

The traditional festival of Paralympic sport 'Para-fest' took place in Moscow from 15-17 May

Russia

Russian ‘Para-fest’ attracts 200 participants

The 2015 edition of an annual para-sport festival was attended by people from the 17 regions of the Russia Federation.

Wheelchair Tennis

Dutch wheelchair tennis look to defend World Cup title

The Netherlands women’s team seek their 28th title in the prestigious event’s 30th anniversary.

Swedish Wheelchair Tennis Player Stefan Olsson

Sweden

Five Paralympic hopefuls receive scholarship from Kia Motors Sweden

The award will help Swedish athletes invest toward development in their respective sports.

Women with a Dutch flag smiles to the camera

Athletics

Van Rhijn has more left in the tank

The Dutch world and Paralympic champion reflects on her new 200m world record and believes that a fast track at the Grand Prix from 29 May could lead to another.