PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Football 7-a-side

The Ukrainian football 7-a-side team make the Top 50 Moments of 2014 as they prove once again they are the force to be reckoned with in Europe.

Powerlifting

In a change to the original host city of Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mexico, will now stage the IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships between 26-29 April.

Wheelchair Tennis

The Australian wheelchair tennis player is looking to play for 24-hours straight in a bid to raise money for two charities that helped him as a child.

Snowboard

Riders from the USA, the Netherlands and Italy have taken historic victories in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.

Rio 2016

Briscoe takes up the role for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after successfully operating as Chef de Mission during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Sochi 2014

One of the top moments of year, Canada secured a third consecutive wheelchair curling title against home favourites Russia at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Wheelchair Basketball

After the 2014 IWBF Central American and Caribbean Qualification Tournament, three men’s wheelchair basketball teams have booked their place at the Parapan American Games.

Blind Football

The three-time Paralympic and reigning world champions put in a strong display against Turkey and Colombia, while Japan, Argentina and China picked up their first wins.

Sochi 2014

Finnish snowboarder Matti Suur-Hamari is heading to the first races in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, with a fresh mind after a devastating 11th place finish at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Alpine Skiing

Around 40 riders from over 10 countries will compete in the first ever banked slalom races at World and Europa Cups beginning on Wednesday (19 November) in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.

Triathlon

The pairing were commended at the 2014 British Triathlon Awards for their achievements.

America

Sir Philip Craven addressed the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly on the growth and future direction of the Paralympic Movement.

Para Ice Hockey

After the global sensation of sledge hockey at Sochi 2014, the year has been headlined by the introduction of a World Series and the first ever sanctioned women’s competition.

Snowboard

Dutch Paralympic snowboard champion Bibian Mentel-Spee is looking forward to testing herself in the new format for snowboard cross and discipline of banked slalom from Wednesday (19 November).

Archery

The Italians put in some pinpoint performances throughout the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships, epitomised by Elisabetta Mijno, who claimed two gold medals, making it to the IPC's Top 50 Moments

Triathlon

A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.

Rio 2016

IPC pleased with Rio 2016 progress, wheelchair tennis history made, skiing retirements and more…

Iran

The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.

Alpine Skiing

The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.

Athletics

Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.