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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Five facts about Grosseto
Ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Grosseto, Italy, here are five facts that you might not know about the city.
Beijing to stage Boccia World Individual Championships
The 2016 World Championships in March will be the last stop for athletes seeking a spot in Rio 2016.
#WorkoutWednesday: Walid Ktila
The Tunisian multi world and Paralympic champion gives an insight in to what makes him the world’s best T34 wheelchair racer.
Ferguson hopes Team Canada wins gold at Toronto 2015
After winning the world title in Toronto last year, the six-time Paralympian is hoping to top the podium in wheelchair basketball once again.
PyeongChang 2018 assessed on first official visit
Representatives from IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard went to South Korea to check on progress for skiing and snowboard for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
IPC Athletics announces final medal events programme for Rio 2016
The programme will feature 177 medal events and was approved by the IPC Governing Board in Tokyo, Japan.
Spanish swimmers set for Glasgow
Six-time Paralympic champion Teresa Perales and reigning world champion Sarai Gascon just some of the names set to compete at the 2015 swimming Worlds.
Bayley back to No. 1 in para-table tennis rankings
The London 2012 class 7 silver medallist over takes Ukraine’s Maksym Nikolenko in the latest ITTF world rankings.
World’s fastest para-athlete Hayes prepares for Grosseto Grand Prix
The South African Paralympian became the world’s fastest female para-athlete earlier this year and is now aiming to go even faster.
Bourseaux takes home win in Bensancon
The Frenchman clocked the fastest time at the World Para-Triathlon Event, winning the men’s PT4 division.
Nordic skiing: Five future faces
A World Championships and the World Cup in the 2014-15 season threw up some athletes that could be the podium-toppers of the future.
Sharp-shooter Jacobsson will compete in Rio
After much speculation, the Swedish legend has confirmed that he will take-part in his tenth consecutive Paralympic Games in 2016.
Jeong building back from shoulder injury
The South Korean hopes for better results in this week’s Boccia Asia/Oceania Team and Pair Championships in Hong Kong, China.
Lucas sails into waters at World Cup in Weymouth, Portland
The British sailor returns to the venue where she won Paralympic gold in the 2.4mR class.
Italy opens Road World Cup series with 11 wins
The home favourite team littered the results in the handcycling relay, tandem, C class and time trial events in Maniago.
Griffioen, Kunieda dominate at Roland Garros
The pair claimed both singles and doubles titles in their respective classes.
Emblem for Grosseto 2016 launched
The 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships will be held in Italy between 10-16 June 2016.
Martina Caironi named May’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Italian athlete had a record-breaking month, resetting her own marks in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Age not slowing Kosmala down
The 72-year-old Australian is not hanging up her rifle just yet as she aims for Rio 2016.
Spain’s Conde named Laureus Ambassador
The five-time Paralympian will team up with other Spanish sports figures to work on projects to support young people in difficult environments.