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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC and ITU launch media challenge
Joining forces with the International Telecommunications Union, the IPC have launched a challenge looking to promote accessible media for all.
Weir and Hug do not impress me, claims French rival Casoli
France’s Julien Casoli has claimed that the T54 wheelchair races at this month’s IPC Athletics European Championships will not be a straight two-horse race between Britain’s David Weir and Switzerland’s Marcel Hug and that his two rivals do not impress him.
Schoenmaker op tijd in vorm voor EK in eigen land
In april werd Michael Schoenmaker wereldkampioen op de 200m vrijeslag (heren) en haalde bijna zes seconden van zijn tijd die hij zwom tijdens de Paralympische Spelen in 2012.
Eindhoven 2014 serves as stepping stone for Swiss hopeful
For the first time in two years Switzerland sends swimmer to international championships.
PyeongChang 2018 appoints Cho Yang-ho as President
Cho Yang-ho, head of the PyeongChang 2018’s bid committee, named POCOG President
Weir beats Fearnley in Glasgow 2014 showdown
Australia, Canada and England win medals in both the men’s and women’s 1,500m T54 at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Schoenmaker’s return to form ahead of home Euros
Dutchman Michael Schoenmaker grabbed the men’s 200m freestyle world No.1 sport in April, taking nearly six seconds off his London 2012 time.
The Netherlands and Ukraine reach European final
The Netherlands beat Ireland and Ukraine beat Russia to ensure they will battle for gold in the final of the 2014 CPISRA European Football 7-a-side Championships.
Eindhoven 2014 to be ‘turning point’ for Russia’s Stukalova
Stukalova became a five-time world champion in 2013 and now hopes that the 2014 swimming Euros will cement her course for gold in future years.
Australia hungry for first world title
Australia’s Naz Erdem believes that his team have prepared in the best possible way ahead of the 2014 IWRF World Championships in Odense, Denmark.
Sophie Pascoe secures second Commonwealth gold at Glasgow 2014
New Zealander has now won 14 major titles at just 21 years old
Ukraine and Russia to meet in European semi-finals
Defending champions to meet Paralympic and world gold medallists in last four of the 2014 CPISRA Football 7-a-side European Championships
Favourites out of gold medal contention at archery Euros
Great Britain’s John Stubbs, the Czech Republic’s David Drahoninsky and Swiss favourite Martin Imboden all fail to make it into the running for gold medals in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Leo-Pekka Tahti and Marc Schuh gear up for Swansea showdown
The ‘Flying Finn’ and the ‘Pocket Rocket’ are ready to renew their rivalry at August’s IPC Athletics European Championships
Team-by-team guide to the IWRF World Championships
Starting on Monday (4 August), 12 teams will contest the world title in Odense, Denmark. Here's all you need to know about each team.
US Paralympics names team for UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships
US Paralympics has announced its roster of 44 athletes, including four tandem pilots, who will represent Team USA at the International Cycling Union (UCI) Para-cycling Road World Championships in Greenville, South Carolina, USA from 28 August to 1 September.
IWRF to hold Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign at World Championship
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) will conduct an Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign during its upcoming World Championship in Odense, Denmark, which take place between 4-10 August.
Para-cycling World Cup titles decided in Spain
Just four weeks before the World Championships, Alessandro Zanardi and Jamie Whitmore are amongst those to secure overall season wins in Segovia.
What is the main difference between wheelchair tennis and the standing game?
Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have an impairment in their lower body. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are the same, but there are two major differences; athletes use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times. The second bounce may also occur outside of the field.
Organisers and host team gear-up for wheelchair rugby worlds
First chance for teams to qualify for Rio 2016 is highlighted by hosts Denmark’s optimism after moving up the world rankings.