PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS Swimming At the age of just 21, China’s Qing Xu is already one of the most successful swimmers heading to the 2014 Asian Para Games searching for gold. Swimming The Ukrainian received nearly 35% of the vote after claiming an incredible seven gold medals at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships. Wheelchair Rugby Three separate IWRF 2015 European Championships have been announced with a new three-tier divisional system in operation. Athletics The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August. The historic agreement ensures the Paralympics to be held in the same city as the Olympics through to 2020. Powerlifting A total of seven referees took part in training ahead of the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games. Rio 2016 Parties visited the construction site of a dedicated facility for para-sport which aims to be a major part of the legacy of Rio 2016. Wheelchair Rugby The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings. Boccia After winning bronze in the mixed pairs at London 2012, Belgium are targeting medals at this month’s World Championships. “To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.” Croatia IPC President Sir Philip Craven was in Rijeka to help the NPC celebrate its landmark anniversary. Wheelchair Curling WCF Annual General Assembly approves key rule changes and elects new board Great Britain British Paralympic Association Chairman Tim Reddish amongst cyclists tackling the 969 mile route from Land's End to John O'Groats. Germany On 3 September 1999, the IPC Headquarters at 212-214 Adenaueralle officially opened in Bonn, the former capital city of West Germany. London 2012 Archery’s Zahra Nemati aimed high at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, becoming the first ever Iranian woman to win Olympic or Paralympic gold. Blind Football Venue also staged the 2010 World Championships and next year’s competition will act as a Rio 2016 qualifier. Rio 2016 Brazil’s largest provider of mobility products and solutions to provide technical service for the first Paralympic Games in Latin America Wheelchair Tennis Kamiji and Whiley won the women's double titles, whilst Houdet and Kunieda secured the men's equivalent at the US Open. Wheelchair Tennis Andy Lapthorne beat David Wagner for his first Grand Slam title, whilst the Japanese duo continued their fantastic form. Judo Ukraine top medals table at the 2014 IBSA Judo World Championships in Colorado Springs, USA. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 737 Page 738 Page 739 Page 740 Current page 741 Page 742 Page 743 Page 744 Page 745 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
Swimming At the age of just 21, China’s Qing Xu is already one of the most successful swimmers heading to the 2014 Asian Para Games searching for gold.
Swimming The Ukrainian received nearly 35% of the vote after claiming an incredible seven gold medals at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.
Wheelchair Rugby Three separate IWRF 2015 European Championships have been announced with a new three-tier divisional system in operation.
Athletics The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
The historic agreement ensures the Paralympics to be held in the same city as the Olympics through to 2020.
Powerlifting A total of seven referees took part in training ahead of the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games.
Rio 2016 Parties visited the construction site of a dedicated facility for para-sport which aims to be a major part of the legacy of Rio 2016.
Wheelchair Rugby The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.
Boccia After winning bronze in the mixed pairs at London 2012, Belgium are targeting medals at this month’s World Championships.
Croatia IPC President Sir Philip Craven was in Rijeka to help the NPC celebrate its landmark anniversary.
Great Britain British Paralympic Association Chairman Tim Reddish amongst cyclists tackling the 969 mile route from Land's End to John O'Groats.
Germany On 3 September 1999, the IPC Headquarters at 212-214 Adenaueralle officially opened in Bonn, the former capital city of West Germany.
London 2012 Archery’s Zahra Nemati aimed high at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, becoming the first ever Iranian woman to win Olympic or Paralympic gold.
Blind Football Venue also staged the 2010 World Championships and next year’s competition will act as a Rio 2016 qualifier.
Rio 2016 Brazil’s largest provider of mobility products and solutions to provide technical service for the first Paralympic Games in Latin America
Wheelchair Tennis Kamiji and Whiley won the women's double titles, whilst Houdet and Kunieda secured the men's equivalent at the US Open.
Wheelchair Tennis Andy Lapthorne beat David Wagner for his first Grand Slam title, whilst the Japanese duo continued their fantastic form.