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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World ParaVolley appoint new Marketing Director
The experienced Jim Leask has been appointed to the role until 2018.
No. 11 Agitos Foundation extends impact
In 2015 Agitos Foundation projects helped athletes and coaches on their road to the Toronto 2015 Parapan Games and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
No. 12 Israel Hilario Rimas brings World gold to Peru
The only Peruvian cyclist is inspiring more and more of his compatriots through his outstanding performance.
No. 13 Mereshko pulls biggest swimming upset of 2015
Ukrainian newcomer storms to three World Championships gold medals, including in the women’s 400m freestyle S6 where she beat Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds.
A year in review for the IPC Athletes’ Council
IPC Athletes Council Chairperson Todd Nicholson looks back on 2015
Final 2015 edition of The Paralympian published
The third and final magazine of 2015 wraps up all the last World and regional Championships, as well as the ‘big deals’ made ahead of Rio 2016.
No. 14 Marcoux brothers’ first World title on home snow
Canada’s Mac and BJ Marcoux reunited on home snow to win gold in the downhill, their first World Championships title.
France to host IWRF 2016 Paralympic qualifier
Last two positions for the Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby competition to be awarded in Paris in April.
Dates set for 2016 BNP Paribas World Team Cup
The ITF's flagship wheelchair tennis event will take place in the same venue where the sport will be contested in Tokyo 2020.
Hetmer plans for Rio 2016 marathon after skiing success
Czech Republic’s bronze medallist from the 2015 alpine skiing Worlds reveals he is also trying to qualify for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games marathon.
No. 15 First IPC Snowboard World Champs a success
Dutch teenager Chris Vos sweeps all events as banked slalom, snowboard-cross head-to-head and two lower-limb impairment classifications debut.
Wheelchair basketball instructors reap benefits
An instructors course run by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation had an big impact on the sport thanks to Agitos Foundation support.
No. 16 Wheelchair tennis sees new leaders in Griffioen, Alcott
Jiske Griffioen, Dylan Alcott become the new leaders in their respective categories, while the biggest upset came in the men’s singles.
Beijing launches Organising Committee for 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games will take place between 4-13 March.
KPC celebrates 10-year anniversary
The Korean Paralympic Committee held a ceremony to celebrate the growth of the Paralympic Movement in the country.
No. 17 Badminton, taekwondo join Tokyo 2020 programme
A total of 22 sports will be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with two expected to make their Paralympic debuts.
Netherlands to host 2019 World Para Archery Championships
World Archery’s Executive Board appointed hosts of seven World Championships up until 2020 at its meeting in Istanbul, Turkey.
ISAF becomes World Sailing as part of rebrand
The governing body of sailing, formerly known as ISAF, has officially announced its rebrand to 'World Sailing - A Sport for Life.’
Double gold for Rothfuss and Salcher
The Paralympic medallists were in excellent form in Pitztal, Austria, claiming victory in super-G and super combined at the IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup.
No. 18 Bochet makes history with 11th consecutive World title
French skier Marie Bochet became the first skier in history to sweep all events at consecutive World Championships.