PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athletics

The Tunisian multi Paralympic and world champion explains why his three heroes are all from the world of para-athletics

Sochi 2014

Dana Vorokova, a resident of Sochi, worked for the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee as Volunteer and Internal Communications Manager. Find out how she experienced the Paralympic Games in her home town and how Sochi has changed since the Games.

Sochi 2014

Yuichi Ichiko, a producer for Japanese broadcaster NHK Sports was in Sochi covering his first Paralympic Winter Games.

Para Ice Hockey

Whilst Head Coach Zdenek Vanek is realistic about his team’s chances, he believes that they will play as a solid unit at the 2015 B-Pool Worlds from Sunday (15 March).

Sochi 2014

Since witnessing sell-out crowds on his way to three medals, Ulset believes that Sochi 2014 has led to greater awareness and respect for para-sport in Norway.

The two-day meeting was held to discuss the progress of sports development in the different NPCs

Wheelchair Basketball

The competition takes place between 28 August and 6 September.

PyeongChang 2018

Celebrity photographer Seihon Cho and Paralympic wheelchair Curler Haksung Kim named next Games Ambassadors for the 2018 Winter Paralympics

A new education programme for Paralympians and those who aspire to become one will be launched in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday (15 March).

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair tennis demonstrations took place at two Davis Cup ties last weekend.

Sochi 2014

One year after Sochi 2014, the USA’s ice sledge hockey star looks back at his Paralympic dream and ahead to the future.

Para Ice Hockey

Prior to the World Championships B-Pool, the Slovakians have been trying to create a more professionalised programme.

Football 7-a-side

The CP Football World Championships will be played at St. George’s Park, England’s Football Associaion National Training Centre.

Triathlon

The 23-year-old will face old and new competition in Queensland, Australia.

Football 7-a-side

Francisco Brito da Costa is not just gearing up a crack at the world title, but August’s Parapan American Games and the big one, Rio 2016.

VISTA

VISTA 2015 will take place between 7-10 October in Girona, Spain, following the theme “securing the future of young para-athletes.”

Cycling

In the lead-up to the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships the UCI World Cycling Centre is hosting a training camp for some of the participating athletes.

Archery

World Archery’s Para Archery and Classification Committees met in Lausanne during February.

Rio 2016

Legendary Canadian wheelchair racer, who won 14 gold medals at five Games, and says event will leave extensive legacy to host nation.

Rowing

The Frenchman has had to settle for silver at the last three World Championships as well as London 2012.