PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

My toughest opponent – Marlou van Rhjin
As the countdown to London 2017 continues, top Para athletes talk about their biggest rivals
Top boccia athletes take on BISFed Asia-Oceania Champs
After dominating at Rio 2016, returning medallists from Asian nations will compete in Hong Kong.

WADA Foundation Board take decisive action for clean sport
Board approves development of graded sanctioning framework for non-compliance by Code Signatories.
Barcelona 1992 celebrates its 25th anniversary
The IPC Governing Board attended a ceremony at the Barcelona City Hall, where an adapted version of the 1992 Paralympic emblem was presented.

IWBF supports FIBA’s new rule on headgear
FIBA ratified a rule that will allow players to wear headgear.

Robinson, Malone inspire young Para athletes
The two New Zealand Paralympians met with aspiring athletes at a talent identification camp.

Brazil, Colombia and Cuba act as mentors for Latin America
They have offered financial and/or human support to neighbouring countries over the last decade to help them develop Para sports.

Martina Barbierato eyes 2017 World Championships
Italy’s first powerlifting Paralympian aims to achieve a personal best in Mexico City.

Peru to host first ever goalball event
The Peruvian capital city of Lima will stage the competition between 20-21 May, with Colombia, Ecuador and the hosts competing.

Beijing Grand Prix – Five things we learned
Find out the top headlines from the sixth World Para Athletics Grand Prix of 2017.

British Athletics aims for world record with digital mosaic
Ahead of London 2017, aim is create largest photo album of selfies.

Arizona Grand Prix: – Five things we learned
More than 270 athletes from 17 countries competed in the latest World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
Archer Zhou Jiamin aims to make a difference
The Paralympic champion is using her achievements to make change in her home city Zhejiang.

Second Road World Cup to kick off in Ostend
Some of the world’s best Para cyclists will gather in the Belgian city from 18-21 May for the second UCI Road World Cup of the year.

Para dance sport season continues in Lomianki
Dancers will continue preparations for the 2017 World Championships with the Polish Open.

Medell upsets No. 1 at Oceania Open
Australian Steven Currie also won the men’s under 75kg K42 at the Oceania Para Taekwondo Open.

Ilkka Tuomisto eyes Paralympic success
Finland’s cross-country standing skier aims to win gold at PyeongChang 2018 to complete his medal collection.

Registration opens for Brazilian Para University Games
The event will bring together around 400 athletes from Universities across Brazil.

Steven Peace set to compete at Ostend World Cup
USA’s Para cyclist recalls all the obstacles he had to overcome to compete at the highest level.

Three things you did not know about Bruno Carra
The Brazilian powerlifter reveals some interesting facts about himself.