PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Russia’s world champion Valerii Redkozubov, guided by Evgeny Geroev, took the race win and overall crown in the men’s visually impaired.](/sites/default/files/images/160226111032461_aspen_0.jpg)
Overall giant slalom World Cup winners decided
A dramatic conclusion to the giant slalom races in the World Cup saw the leader board juggled around in Aspen, USA.
Ryley Batt: Not every day you can bash your opponents
Reigning Paralympic and world champion explains why he loves his sport ahead of Rio 2016 test event.
![A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.](/sites/default/files/images/140907085400659_187753735_0.jpg)
IPC publish Social and Digital Media Guidelines for Rio 2016
The Social and Digital Media Guidelines aim to enable all athletes, staff, broadcasters, sponsors and attendees to create a buzz on social media and spread the message of inclusion of the Paralympic Games.
![Gu Xiaofei, China, celebrating his lift, lifting up his arms.](/sites/default/files/images/140918134350486_151221278_web_0.jpg)
China take four golds at IPC Powerlifting World Cup
Mexican powerlifters also perform well and take two golds in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Agitos Foundation partners with Sport for Tomorrow, Japan
Ten National Paralympic Committees will take part in a launch event and training to develop para-sport in south-east Asia.
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Germany excel in biathlon once again at home World Cup
A season first victory for Ukraine’s world champion Ihor Reptyukh also highlighted the action in Finsterau on Friday (26 February).
![Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom warmed up the crowd at the Paralympic Festival.](/sites/default/files/images/160229143959410_150908113950946_rio_2016.jpg)
“Time to focus on engaging the Rio public”, IPC tell Rio 2016
With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.
![Wheelchair curlers in action](/sites/default/files/images/160225095404192_swiss%2Bcurling.jpg)
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway, Switzerland unbeaten
Defending Paralympic champion Canada grab first win.
![Andrew Earl Kurka at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in Aspen.](/sites/default/files/images/160225115832519_12778948_970244639691752_7136475349025308746_o_0.jpg)
Double wins for US skiers at Aspen World Cup Finals
The hosts claimed a further three podium finishes on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday (24 February).
![A group picture of the 2014 Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees.](/sites/default/files/images/160225122227985_visa.jpg)
Call for nominations for Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame
Members of the public are invited to nominate Paralympians and coaches in summer sports for induction, which coincides with Rio 2016 Games.
![Group picture with group showing Grosseto 2016 banners](/sites/default/files/images/160225132110804_Promotion%2BTorino.jpg)
Acunto and La Barbera promote Grosseto 2016 in Turin
The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Man on a bench lifting](/sites/default/files/images/160225153221401_Lei%2BLiu.jpg)
World record for China’s Liu at powerlifting World Cup
There were a further three world record attempts in women’s events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
![IPC Governing Board 2013](/sites/default/files/images/131124190518059_GB.jpg)
Rita van Driel and Duane Kale appointed to IOC Coordination Commissions
The IPC Governing Board members will be involved in the Commissions for the 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Austria beat Finland on penalties for World C-Pool title
With the 1-0 victory, Austria moves to the B-Pool, increasing chances to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.
![View on ice sledge hockey field of play](/sites/default/files/images/160224142539797_Novi%2Bsad%2Bday%2B2.jpg)
Finland rout Belgium/Netherlands in Worlds C-Pool
Finland, Austria will face off for promotion into the B-Pool on Thursday.
![Podium of women posing for a winner picture](/sites/default/files/images/160224141852639_IMG_20160224_141606.jpg)
China’s Hu adds 6kg onto powerlifting world record
A further two wins make it a great day for China at the IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
![Portrain of Finland wheelchair rugby coach](/sites/default/files/images/160224173611519_Immonen_Jussi-tv-01.jpg)
Jussi Immonen to take charge of Finnish wheelchair rugby
Finland turns to Immonen to develop sport ahead of Tokyo 2020.
![Wheelchair curler on the ice with team in the background](/sites/default/files/images/160224091525189_12747877_1012537948807856_1718978324306831713_o.jpg)
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway continue unbeaten run
Norway, Switzerland remain undefeated teams after five sessions.
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Paralympics Ireland launches ‘More Than Sport’ campaign
The campaign aligns with the announcement of the NPC’s 2016 Athlete Panel.
![Graphic with a picture of a man in a racing wheelchair wearing a helmet. Text: My best moment: Lyon 2013: Winning my first championship race My worst moment: Being injured during the crucial part of the 2015 season](/sites/default/files/images/160224131957186_Brent%2BLakatos.jpg)
My best and worst moments: Canada’s Brent Lakatos
The multiple T53 world champion shares his career highs and lows.