PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wheelchair Fencing

The French wheelchair fencer will look to win his first world title this week in Budapest, Hungary.

The IPA encourages contact between Paralympians alumni to help support the Movement after their athletic careers are over.

Wheelchair Fencing

More than 160 athletes from 27 countries will take to the piste in foil, sabre and epee events starting on Wednesday (7 August).

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Matt Cowdrey, Sarah Louise Rung and Juan Reyes hope to shine on the second day of the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

On 12 August the world’s best swimmers will gather in Montreal for the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships. Benoit Huot talks about the Canadian team’s excitement for the first competition of its kind in North America.

Para dance sport

Athletes permitted to display sponsors logos for the first time ever.

Wheelchair Rugby

Using an interactive format, viewers will be able to learn in depth about wheelchair rugby in a fun and educational way.

Powerlifting

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is saddened to hear the news, and IPC President Sir Philip Craven has sent a letter of condolence to Onaolapo’s family and friends via the Nigerian National Paralympic Committee.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

With just one week to go, take a look at the key events to watch on the opening day of the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

400m freestyle S7 Paralympic Champion Josef Craig admits to being shocked by his team mate’s improvements in training, but still thinks he has what it takes to become the World Champion in Montreal.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Ahead of Montreal 2013, members of the Italian team heading to Canada see the World Champs as their first step on the road to Rio 2016.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Après les championnats du monde d'athlétisme, Montréal, au Canada, présente les championnats du monde de natation du CIP de 2013 qui seront retransmis en direct à ParalympicSport.TV.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

A formidable Chinese team is entered to the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships, all medalists from London 2012.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Following on from athletics World Champs, Montreal, Canada is hosting the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships which will be livestreamed on ParalympicSport.TV.

Boccia

Paralympic medallists from Canada and Parapans stars from Argentina, Colombia and Mexico highlight the field.

The 2013 competition will be a benchmark for the event, as a record 14 sports will be contested in Malaysia.

Wheelchair Tennis

The top-eight ranked men’s and women’s players will all partake in the event in New York.

Cycling

Arguably the biggest rivalry in para-cycling just began brewing and should already be in full gear by this month’s Road World Championships.

Athletics

Nominees for IPC Athlete of the Month include: Mandy Francois-Elie, Alan Fonteles Oliveira, Walid Ktila, Brent Lakatos, Raymond Martin and Tatyana McFadden.