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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athlete practicing Giant Slalom

On 20 February 2006 the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) launched the first internet TV channel dedicated purely to Paralympic sport.

Group shot of women (standing and in wheelchairs) in front of a white wall.
Africa

Anne Walufa Strike, a Kenyan-born wheelchair racer, mentors Georgian National Paralympic Committee vice president Tinatin Revazishvili through the Agitos Foundation’s WoMentoring programme.

A picture of a man in the pool holding his head above the water
Swimming

At the age of just 21, China’s Qing Xu is already one of the most successful swimmers heading to the 2014 Asian Para Games searching for gold.

Peter GENYN, Belgium with a massive hit on a Canadian player
Wheelchair Rugby

Three separate IWRF 2015 European Championships have been announced with a new three-tier divisional system in operation.

Yevheniy Bohodayko in the pool after a race
Swimming

The Ukrainian received nearly 35% of the vote after claiming an incredible seven gold medals at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.

A picture of a woman running on a track
Athletics

The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.

Empty image

The historic agreement ensures the Paralympics to be held in the same city as the Olympics through to 2020.

A total of seven new powerlifting referees were trained in Canada in 2014
Powerlifting

A total of seven referees took part in training ahead of the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games.

Brazilian Training Centre visit
Rio 2016

Parties visited the construction site of a dedicated facility for para-sport which aims to be a major part of the legacy of Rio 2016.

Canadian men celebrating with their medals
Wheelchair Rugby

The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.

Pieter Cilissen, Kirsten De Laender and Pieter Verlinden of Belgium celebrate winning bronze in the Mixed Pairs Boccia - BC3 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Boccia

After winning bronze in the mixed pairs at London 2012, Belgium are targeting medals at this month’s World Championships.

A picture of a woman celebrating her victory

“To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.”

IPC President Sir Philip Craven with Croatian Paralympic President Ratko Kovacic at the 50th anniversary of para sport in Croatia.
Croatia

IPC President Sir Philip Craven was in Rijeka to help the NPC celebrate its landmark anniversary.

Athletes compete in the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games wheelchair curling competition.
Wheelchair Curling

WCF Annual General Assembly approves key rule changes and elects new board

Cyclists tackle the 969 mile route from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise money for the British Paralympic Association.
Great Britain

British Paralympic Association Chairman Tim Reddish amongst cyclists tackling the 969 mile route from Land's End to John O'Groats.

Photo of the IPC headquarters in Bonn
Germany

On 3 September 1999, the IPC Headquarters at 212-214 Adenaueralle officially opened in Bonn, the former capital city of West Germany.

Zahra Nemati
London 2012

Archery’s Zahra Nemati aimed high at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, becoming the first ever Iranian woman to win Olympic or Paralympic gold.

Team Great Britain marching onto the field led by their goalkeeper in the Football 5-a-side during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Blind Football

Venue also staged the 2010 World Championships and next year’s competition will act as a Rio 2016 qualifier.

Ottobock at London 2012
Rio 2016

Brazil’s largest provider of mobility products and solutions to provide technical service for the first Paralympic Games in Latin America

Two players sat in wheelchair holding trophies on their laps. In the background are two USA flags.
Wheelchair Tennis

Kamiji and Whiley won the women's double titles, whilst Houdet and Kunieda secured the men's equivalent at the US Open.