Following approval from the IPC Governing Board at its June meeting in Bonn, Germany, the membership composition for a number of IPC Standing Committees have been announced.
Sochi 2014
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Athletics
Brazil’s multi world and Paralympic champion is confident of lowering her own world record in 2014
Sochi 2014
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
Tokyo 2020
The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Basketball
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.
Athletics
German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships
Archery
Iran’s first female gold medallist spoke to the UN about disability and inclusion in sport.
Swimming
Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.
Wheelchair Basketball
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated as the group stage reaches its latter stages
Italy
The agreement with Adecco Italy will look to further develop the Athlete Career Programme.
Wheelchair Basketball
Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA remain undefeated on day three of the women’s Worlds.
Triathlon
Jetze Plat and Martin Schulz impress as they claim European gold in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Archery
Swiss athlete Martin Imboden believes home support can lead to victory at the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships
Wheelchair Rugby
Australia defeated hosts Canada in the gold medal game to lift the 2014 Canada Cup
Germany
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has concluded four days of meetings in Bonn, Germany, (19-22 June), the first time many of the newly elected board members have visited the IPC’s home city.
Rowing
Tom Aggar takes gold in dramatic fashion, whilst Liudmila Vauchok expresses her dominance in Aiguebelette, France
Athletics
Felix Streng misses out on 200m T44 victory by just 0.03 seconds and flying Fin Tahti seals a double victory over German rival Marc Schuh in the men's wheelchair races.
Boccia
Around 110 athletes from 18 countries compete at one of the largest international boccia events of the year in Portugal.
Wheelchair Basketball
In Toronto, Canada, there were wins for USA, Australia and the Netherlands in Pool A whilst China, Canada and Germany saw off their opponenets in Pool B.