PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Vejle 2015: Denmark, Great Britain among the teams advancing
The first day of group, team stages of the para-table tennis Europeans wrapped up.
WWRC15: USA stun Australia for spot in finals
Classic rivals the USA and Canada will battle for the gold medal.
Great Britain host first-ever para sport event
The free event will be held on 25 October, giving attendees an opportunity to try various para-sports and promote home-favourite athletes.
Ice sledge hockey gathers fixtures for World Series
The sport is looking to continue growing the competition calendar in 2015-16, after a successful last two seasons.
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
Vejle 2015: Valera, Partyka win European titles
Spain’s Alvaro Valera took gold in the men’s class 6 single; Poland’s Natalia Partyka took the crown in the women’s class 10.
Martin inspired for Doha 2015 by his teammates
The US T52 racer and multiple world champion, believes training at the University of Illinois will inspire him to greater things.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Arab Art
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Arab Art (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Understanding para-athletics: T/F 20
T/F 20 – Intellectual impairment (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible support: Al-Kass
Al-Kass (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible legacy: Power of sport
The inspirational power of sport (Arabic version below)
Doha 2015 Newsletter - The Final Countdown: Workshop
The organisers of the IPC Athletics World Championships want the event to leave a positive legacy in Qatar.
ISAF release video on Paralympic development programme
The documentary explores the new programme and gives insight from sailors who attended the clinic over the summer 2015.
Stars return to London for 2015 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
The top singles players from around the world will close their seasons at the tournament in London.
Five facts about…..Finland’s Henry Manni
It is the battle of the brothers at Doha 2015 as Henry Manni takes on his brother Tuomas. Find out more facts about world bronze medallist.
Goncharova and Hahn get ready to go head-to-head
The two T38 class rivals will go for gold over 100m and 200m at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
Vejle 2015: No. 1 Didukh stands his ground
The Ukrainian held off No. 2 Thomas Bouvais to advance in the men’s class 8 at the Para-Table Tennis European Championships.
WWRC15: Australia, USA victorious on day two
Top-ranked Australia took the 2-point win over Great Britain, while USA rebounded from a tough loss to Canada.
Three storylines for the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.
Scott Reardon wants solo gold at Doha 2015
After tying for the world title two years ago, the Australian sprinter wants to stand alone at the top of the podium at the IPC Athletics World Championships.