PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Tennis

The ITF's flagship wheelchair tennis event will take place in the same venue where the sport will be contested in Tokyo 2020.

Alpine Skiing

Czech Republic’s bronze medallist from the 2015 alpine skiing Worlds reveals he is also trying to qualify for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games marathon.

Winter Sports

The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games will take place between 4-13 March.

Asia

The Korean Paralympic Committee held a ceremony to celebrate the growth of the Paralympic Movement in the country.

Wheelchair Tennis

Jiske Griffioen, Dylan Alcott become the new leaders in their respective categories, while the biggest upset came in the men’s singles.

An instructors course run by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation had an big impact on the sport thanks to Agitos Foundation support.

Archery

World Archery’s Executive Board appointed hosts of seven World Championships up until 2020 at its meeting in Istanbul, Turkey.

Sailing

The governing body of sailing, formerly known as ISAF, has officially announced its rebrand to 'World Sailing - A Sport for Life.’

Alpine Skiing

The Paralympic medallists were in excellent form in Pitztal, Austria, claiming victory in super-G and super combined at the IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup.

Tokyo 2020

A total of 22 sports will be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with two expected to make their Paralympic debuts.

Sailing

The French world champion won the 2.4mR race at the Sailing World Cup in Melbourne.

Sitting Volleyball

After a silver medal from London 2012, the Iranian men’s sitting volleyball team want to prove they are still the best.

Alpine Skiing

French skier Marie Bochet became the first skier in history to sweep all events at consecutive World Championships.

Swimming

Jessica-Jane Applegate, Bethany Firth and Eleanor Simmonds are amongst those to set world, European and British records in Manchester.

Rio 2016

CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.

Canada

At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canada secured a record 168 medals, helped by the performances of swimmers on “Super Sunday."

Rio 2016

With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.

Sitting Volleyball

The Dutch coach has revolutionised the sport in Rwanda, helping both the men’s and the women’s teams qualify for their first Paralympic Games in history.

Para Ice Hockey

The Paralympic medallists secured a 7-1 victory over hosts Italy whilst South Korea take third place in Torino.

Cycling

The Dutch cyclist won all three of her events at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.