PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The USA’s wheelchair rugby star Chuck Aoki talks about Kanye West’s comments during his concert in Sydney, Australia, towards two spectators in a wheelchair.

Sochi 2014

Stars from the Canadian Paralympic team that claimed 16 medals in Sochi were celebrated at the 2014 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards

The guide will act as a reference point for all athletes looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the WADA Code.

The International Paralympic Committee is best known as the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, but here are some unusual things that you may not have known.

As the IPC celebrates 25 years, Sir Philip Craven puts the IPC’s success down to all those within the Paralympic Movement and looks ahead to the next 25 years.

Equestrian

Natasha Baker, Great Britain's double Paralympic gold medallist, has thrown herself out of a plane to raise money for children’s charity Dreamflight, which take ill or children with an impairment on unforgettable holidays.

The IOC and IPC sign an agreement in 2001 ensuring Olympic host cities would also stage the Paralympics.

Barcelona 1992

“The Paralympic Games in Barcelona were the first of their kind, crowned with success which highlighted to the world the human quest for great sporting achievements.” - Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC President

Powerlifting

The world champion is keen to add to his medal collection at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

America

TO2015 has opened the press accreditation process for the 2015 Parapan American Games.

Sitting Volleyball

Australian Barry Couzner will now stand in as interim President in the wake of Dr Hossam Mostafa’s resignation.

London 2012

Before sending them into raptures 10.90 seconds later at London 2012

Athletics

The biggest para-athletics event ahead of Rio 2016 will now take place between 22-31 October 2015.

Athletics

The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.

Boccia

The Greek boccia player has been training for hours each day for the 2014 Boccia World Championships. Although it can be tediously repetitive, he’s driven by the will to win.

Powerlifting

Competitions confirmed for the Americas, Asia and Europe in the year before the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Asia

The new rules formulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee will be in use during the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

Wheelchair Tennis

The best wheelchair tennis stars will battle it out on eight brand new courts built at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Archery

Sir Ludwig Guttmann chose archery to open the programme of the first International Games for the Disabled at Stoke Mandeville in 1948. Later on it was one of the original Paralympic sports at the Rome 1960 Paralympic Games.

Equestrian

After her incredible performance at the Alltech 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, Morganti received 41 per cent of the vote.