PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Canada to field ‘more youthful’ ice sledge hockey side
Youngsters are named to national team alongside more established names following a selection camp.

Triathlon: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
The sport was on the programme for the first time in history. Find out what emerged.

ITTF, San-Ei continue partnership to Tokyo 2020
The Japanese manufacturer will continue as the ITTF’s official table provider for the next Games.

Carlos Neuhaus eyes successful Parapan Am Games
The newly elected President of Lima 2019 Organising Committee stated that he is sure this Games will have “a positive impact on the national economy.”

Positive site visit for alpine skiing Worlds concludes
The Local Organising Committee are planning an exciting programme of events as well as looking to host a great competition in Tarvisio, Italy.

Colin Lynch makes history with first Para cycling UCI Hour Record
The Irishman managed a distance of 43.133km to beat the previous best by more than 2km.
Girismen to put athletes at centre of decision making
Gizem Girismen wants to reinforce a system that values athlete ideas so that the IPC can remain athlete-focused.

Klug hoping for a ‘good day’ in search of medal
The German Nordic skier is preparing for her home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.

Football 5: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.

Anderson hungry for another Paralympics
South Africa’s lone archer talks about his amazing Paralympic debut experience that has him aiming for Tokyo 2020.

Monthly preview: October 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.

Serbian Paralympians celebrated at City Assembly
Citizens in Belgrade warmly greeted their Paralympians, who brought home nine medals from Rio.
Bidding open for 2017 Para Triathlon competitions
The ITU is opening the process for hosts following the sport’s successful Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.

Ice sledge hockey B-Pool Worlds set for Tomakomai
Teams from Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will play between 28 November – 3 December 2016.
Para sport in review: September 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was the highlight of the month.

Rangel seeks to reach World Championships podium
Whilst he prepares to cross the English Channel swimming, Mexico's Rio 2016 bronze medallist targets further success.
Para athletics: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
The Games may be over but here are five thoughts from the Olympic Stadium to keep us entertained during the off-season.

WADA publishes 2017 Prohibited List
The List names which substances are banned both in-and-out-of-competition

Ice sledge hockey committee welcomes George Kingston
The world renowned former Canadian national coach joins the Sport Technical Committee as Head of Development.

Wheelchair dancers gear up for regional Champs
Ahead of two major Championships in Europe and Asia, some of the world’s best dancers are in Hasselt, Belgium, for their last chance to compete.