PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimming

Sophie Pascoe and Mary Fisher recorded new top times in the butterfly event at the New Zealand Swimming Championships.

Sochi 2014

Representatives from 36 countries in Sochi to learn more ahead of 2014 Winter Paralympics

Wheelchair Tennis

Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez upset France’s Stephane Houdet to win the Pensacola Open title in Florida, USA.

Cross-Country Skiing

Eskau and Canada's Brian McKeever land their second gold medals in World Cup Finals

Table Tennis

The Lignano Masters Open table tennis competition in Italy this week will draw several medallists from London 2012.

Sochi 2014

Host nation of Sochi 2014 win nine out of 18 medals available in cross-country sprint events

Wheelchair Rugby

USA wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki explains why Olympic or Paralympic sports cannot just be removed from the programme overnight.

Cross-Country Skiing

Outreach booth for athletes in Sochi, Russia proves huge success

Para Ice Hockey

Germany defeated Japan for gold and Great Britain beat Estonia for bronze at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

Cross-Country Skiing

High winds in and around competition venue lead to cancellation of Saturday's competition

Alpine Skiing

USA’s Mike Shea and the Netherlands’ Bibian Mentel won the lower limb impairment classes of the 2013 IPCAS Snowboard Cross World Cup (Maribor).

Great Britain

EDF have a longstanding history of supporting the Paralympic Movement that dates back to 1992.

Athletics

The 7th International Athletics Meeting in Al Ain, UAE, will take place a few days before the IPC Athletics Grand Prix kicks off in Dubai.

Para Ice Hockey

Japan defeated Estonia and Germany beat Great Britain in the semi-finals at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

Powerlifting

The IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships will take place from 22-28 May in Alexin, Russia.

Cross-Country Skiing

Live coverage to begin on Saturday at 8:00 CET via www.ParalympicSport.TV

Powerlifting

The IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships will take place from 22-28 May in Alexin, Russia.

Brazil

IPC Governing Board member Andrew Parsons was re-elected as the President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Here are the top swimmers to keep your eyes on heading into the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

PyeongChang 2018

IPC Governing Board member Ann Cody will serve this year on the IOC Co-ordination Commission for PyeongChang 2018.