Back to paralympic.org
Vista 2019 logo
Healthy and Fit for Optimal Performance
4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Noemi Tortul
America

Dos deportistas paralimpicas Argentinas que nos llenan de orgullo: Susana Olarte y Noemi Tortul

A picture of two persons doing Judo
Judo

Sanchez received a third of the vote after his impressive win at the 2014 judo worlds.

Josh Pauls
PyeongChang 2018

Paralympic gold medallist, US ice sledge hockey player Josh Pauls about the challenges and advantages of having new team mates.

Noemi Tortul
America

The two athletes have been recognised for their Paralympic achievements at the first Congress of Sport and Tourism in Rosario, Argentina.

CAN vs USA Kevin Mckee is cornered by incoming defender Graeme Murray
Para Ice Hockey

Four-time Paralympian and twice part of the World Championships-winning team, Graeme Murray is ‘hanging up his sled’ to move into developing the sport.

Four rowers in a boat
America

The Paralympic FUNdamentals resource launched by the Canadian Paralympic Committee has seen strong interest since its inception.

Michael Milton competing in Para-Cycling
Alpine Skiing

Australia’s fastest ever skier and six-time Paralympic champion Michael Milton will join 382 national sporting stars.

Benin National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has organised a total of three Paralympic days in different regions to develop para-sport in the country.
Benin

Agitos Foundation funded project raises awareness of para-sport to recruit more athletes and increase public support.

One women and one man in a wheelchair pull a curtain off a wall.
Great Britain

The four have been included in the Stoke Mandeville Hall of Fame for their dedication to the Paralympic movement.

Naomi Soazo
Rio 2016

The Venezuelan judoka, a Beijing 2008 champion, is risking her all for Rio 2016.

Two players sat in wheelchair holding trophies on their laps. In the background are two USA flags.
Wheelchair Tennis

The competition will see the likes of Great Britain’s Jordanne Whiley and Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Shingo Kuneida take to the court once more.

Naomi Soazo
Rio 2016

La judoca venezolana, campeona en Beijing 2008, arriesga todo por Río 2016.

Under water shot, leads the pack
Swimming

IPC Swimming’s Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the 2013-16 strategic plan and how to take the sport forward over the next years.

A picure of a man in the pool holding starting block with his hands
Swimming

James Hood will lead the national para-swimming team towards Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

The IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Sport Forum was held from 27-28 September, in Bonn, Germany
Para Ice Hockey

All countries currently participating in the sport met for the first time since the sport’s incredible success at Sochi 2014.

Dmytro Solovey of Ukraine and Sharif Khalilov of Uzbekistan compete in the Men's 73kg Gold Medal Contest at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Judo

The agreement between the two organisations looks to continue the development of judo worldwide.

Joao Fernandes of Portugal plays a shot during the Mixed Team Boccia
Portugal

The event, which will see IPC President Sir Philip Craven as a key speaker, will take place in Lisbon between 24-25 October.

Darragh McDonald at London 2012
Athletics

For the first time ever in Ireland, athletes were given the opportunity to try running blades and take part in a unique training session run by leading swimmers.

Faris Al-Ajeeli of Iraq sticks his tongue out whilst attempting a lift

The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains different ways for para-athletes to measure their body composition.

A picture of men ready to swim
Triathlon

Adding to the three medal events confirmed in July, the IPC Governing Board approved the men’s PT2 and the women’s PT2 and PT5 at a meeting in Berlin, Germany.