PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Seeds make early progress at 25th British Open in Nottingham
It was a comfortable opening day for the seeded men’s players on Tuesday (15 July) as the 25th British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships got underway at Nottingham Tennis Centre, with the leading Brits, the world No. 1 and the defending champion all among those to ease into Wednesday’s second round.
Sainsbury’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final to follow Birmingham Diamond League meet
In total there will be 20 para-athletics events on a packed programme which is set to take place in front of a 13,000 capacity crowd and shown live on the BBC.
Alibasic named June’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Safet Alibasic has been named Allianz Athlete of the Month for June after helping his side to become world champions.
Suhl 2014: Top pistol shooters to look out for
A total of 265 athletes from 53 countries will line up at the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships from 18-23 July.
World silver medallist Rostami suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Iranian world silver medallist powerlifter Roohallah Rostami has been suspended and fined for an Anti-Doping Rule violation.
NPC Papua New Guinea benefits from bank support
The Papua New Guinea National Paralympic Committee (PNGPC) has renewed its partnership with the country's leading bank
Great Britain dominates Hartpury International Festival of Dressage
Brazil and Canadian riders also perform well in last major event before August’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
France’s Lorandi playing it safe ahead of Euros
One of France’s best swimmers is heading to the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships chased by several young athletes, attempting to retain four titles from 2011.
IWBF President Maureen Orchard retires
After stepping down as President, Orchard was reappointed as Secretary General
Hungary’s Krisztina David set for full-strength return at Suhl
After debuting at the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships, Hungarian Kristina David suffered a huge injury setback but began her road to recovery in 2013 with a new world record and European bronze medal.
Kierey delights home crowd at canoe Europeans
Keirey takes gold for Germany, as Great Britain claim seven gold medals at the 2014 ECA Canoe Sprint European Championships in Brandenburg, Germany.
Australia crowned world wheelchair basketball champions
Australia have retained their title at the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, South Korea, by beating the USA.
Schaer the athlete to beat in Swansea says Brit Jade Jones
With just five weeks to go until Swansea 2014, Jade Jones is tipping Switzerland's Manuela Schaer for big things.
Date change for 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships confirmed
Glasgow 2015 to take place one year from now from 13-19 July.
USA ice sledge hockey players Lipsett and Yohe retire
After winning gold at Sochi 2014 as part of the US squad, Taylor Lipsett and Andy Yohe have announced their retirement from international competition.
Canadian Paralympic Committee win award
CPC have won the 2014 Most Valuable Amateur Sport Property award at the Canadian Sponsorship Forum.
Australia to meet USA in world title decider
Defending champions staged a thrilling comeback against Turkey, whilst USA defeated Spain to set up final in Incheon, Korea.
Website and trailer for Cable 2015 released
Preparations for the biggest gathering of international athletes since Sochi 2014 continue with the launch of the competition website and promotional video.
Daring Duric to begin his road to Rio at Eindhoven 2014
Slovenia’s double world champion Darko ‘Dare’ Duric has set out his master plan for winning his first Paralympic gold medal, and the road to Rio begins at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.
Australia, Spain, Turkey and USA make semi-finals
Last four decided at IWBF men's World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, Korea.