PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
‘Good feeling’ in Czech Republic camp ahead of Worlds
Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.
Dylan Alcott named GQ Sportsman of the Year
The popular men’s fashion, style and culture magazine recognised the wheelchair tennis player’s achievements in 2016.
Meet Mona, the official mascot of Sao Paulo 2017
The female red howler monkey’s name was determined by popular vote in a poll conducted on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s (CPB’s) Facebook page.
WADA Foundation Board equips agency for the future
A series of recommendations have been approved; WADA President Sir Craig Reedie re-elected for a further three-year term.
The IPC informs the Russian Paralympic Committee of reinstatement criteria
The IPC will be appointing a taskforce to work closely with the RPC to bring about the necessary changes.
Norway victorious at home ice sledge hockey tournament
Wins against Sweden and Italy carry the hosts to the top at the Norway Ice hockey Federation Ice Sledge Hockey Invitational in Skien.
Eleven ice sledge hockey players to watch this season
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has revealed its list of 11 ice sledge hockey players to watch in the 2016-17 season, which will feature the A-Pool and B-Pool World Championships.
No. 41 Para athletes feature in BP, Allianz video campaigns
The two IPC International Partners created video campaigns highlighting Para athletes ahead of Rio 2016.
No. 42 Seguin wins third gold, Australia dominate
Rio 2016’s sailing competition produced many memorable moments.
IWBF Africa World U23 qualifiers head to Johannesburg
The event will take place in the South African city from 5-12 December, with the hosts, Zimbabwe, Algeria and Nigeria competing.
Para athletics: 10 stand-out world records in 2016
In yet another record breaking year for the sport, here are 10 world records that made everyone stand-up and take notice.
Jozef Metelka targets able-bodied Worlds
The Slovakian world and Paralympic champion wants to change the perception of Para cyclists.
No. 43 Youngsters, newcomers shake up World Cup
A series of young and fresh-faced snowboarders made an impact on the World Cup last season.
Alex ‘Bubz’ Massie: What I do off the snow
Get an insight into why the Canadian snowboarder loves other people’s rubbish.
Three things you did not know about Anna Jochemsen
The Dutch alpine skier reveals some little known facts about herself.
IWRF Conference and General Assembly concludes
Members of the global wheelchair rugby family attended the event in Frankfurt, Germany, on 14 November.
Para Table Tennis Star Nominees announced
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Star awards will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 8 December.
Double wins for Jochemsen, Morgenfurt at Europa Cup
The Dutch and Austrian alpine skiers got their season underway with slalom victories in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
No. 44 What it means to be a Proud Paralympian
Through the IPC’s education programme and Athletes’ Council, athletes can get more involved in the Movement.
Matti “the Sledgehammer”, teammate Mentel-Spee win first World Cup
Finland’s Matti “the Sledgehammer” Suur-Hamari and the Netherlands’ Bibian Mentel-Spee started a training partnership this season that saw them both top the podium at the first IPC Snowboard World Cup.