PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimming

NPC and IOSD representatives will take part in open discussions in April to further develop IPC Swimming.

Wheelchair Basketball

Defending European champions – Great Britain’s men and Germany’s women – will look to retain their regional titles this summer in Frankfurt.

Alpine Skiing

Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss will challenge France’s Marie Bochet for gold at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships next month.

Namibia

Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.

Rio 2016

Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.

Torino 2006

Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.

Wheelchair Rugby

In his first IPC blog, American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki shares his background and invites readers to interact with him.

Cross-Country Skiing

After a glittering performance at Vancouver 2010, Russia’s Irek Zaripov will have to fight hard – mainly against fellow teammates – to maintain his top position.

Canada

Nominations are now being taken for the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame through 15 March.

Athletics

British capital set to play host to one of the best marathon fields ever

Para Ice Hockey

Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.

Shooting

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

Shooting

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

Sailing

Great Britain’s Megan Pascoe led the 2.4mR and a Norwegian trio was victorious in the sonar event at the year’s first ISAF Sailing World Cup.

Winter Sports

USA’s Michael Shea beat his teammate Evan Strong in the snowboard cross event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA.

Sochi 2014

Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.

Great Britain

Great Britain’s David Smith, who won gold in rowing at London 2012, now plans to cycle 29,000km around the world for charity.

Para Ice Hockey

Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.

Para Ice Hockey

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Polish Ice Sledge Hockey player Piotr Truszkowski has been suspended for one year for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.

Athletics

Wheelchair racers such as Richard Colman, Michelle Stilwell and Christie Dawes will compete in a unique two-team pursuit on the track.