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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ones to watch for sailing and shooting announced
The IPC continues its rundown of athletes to look out for at Rio 2016 with a look at sailing and shooting.
IPC Alpine Skiing update on competition calendar
Due to poor snow conditions further changes have been made to the 2016 IPC Alpine Skiing competition calendar.
Ones to Watch for football 5-a-side and powerlifting announced
The four footballers and 11 powerlifters have been earmarked as athletes who could make a big impact on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Public urged to ‘Supercharge ParalympicsGB’ in major new fundraising campaign
British Paralympic Association kicks off 2016 with launch as athletes enter last crucial stage of journey ahead of Rio Paralympics.
Brazilian government extends visa waiver for Rio 2016
Tourists from USA, Canada, Australia and Japan added to list of nationalities that will be able to travel freely to Brazil between June and September.
Schwab targeting fifth Paralympics at Rio 2016
Having made it through the US trials for wheelchair basketball, Christina Schwab can almost plan for her fifth Paralympic Games.
Richard Browne injured in car crash
The double world champion sprinter has sustained broken ribs and a heavy concussion.
IPC Swimming launches classification review
The International Federation for para-swimming will begin a review into the physical and visual impairment classification systems to strengthen compliance with the revised IPC Athlete Classification Code.
Ten rising stars for Rio 2016
With September’s Paralympic Games fast approaching, here are 10 young athletes who could make a big name for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.
Rio 2016 Paralympics to be shown on TVE in Spain
The announcement comes thanks to an agreement between the Higher Sports Council, NPC Spain, RTVE and LaLiga.
Ones to watch for boccia and wheelchair fencing named
IPC announces the names of eight boccia athletes and six wheelchair fencers who are stars to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Alcott and Wagner head year-end world No.1s
Former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alcott succeeds the USA’s David Wagner.
POCOG officially opens “2018 PyeongChang House”
The hospitality venue in Gangneung aims to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.
Ones to watch for cycling and wheelchair rugby named
Find out which athletes are tipped to make a big impact in cycling and wheelchair rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
British para-swimming team announced for Europeans
The event will be held in Funchal, Madeira, between 30 April – 7 May.
Ones to Watch for 2016 named for archery and wheelchair tennis
The IPC names six archers and eight wheelchair tennis players who it believes could make a huge impact on Paralympic sport in 2016.
NPC Austria appoints Rio 2016 Chef de Mission
Walter Pfaller will head the Austrian delegation as his country look to build on the 13 medals they won at London 2012.
Greek Sports Press Awards recognise para-athletes
Stefanoudakis, Korokida and boccia pairs team recognised by the Panhellenic Association of Sports Press
Kunieda and Griffioen named 2015 World Champions
For Japanese star Kunieda, a seventh world title makes him the most decorated player in men’s wheelchair tennis.
Bright future ahead for Australian snowboarders
Australian boarders are targeting podium finishes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.