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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Skelhon hopes to dub-step his way to world title
British laid-back and hip shooter Matt Skelhon is confident of winning a gold medal as he returns to the range at the 2013 IPC Shooting World Cup.
H&M to clothe Swedish Paralympic team in Sochi and Rio
Swedish athletes at Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 will be kitted out by H&M, the high-street clothing store.
Four teams qualify for Sochi at Sledge Worlds
Canada, Czech Republic, Russia and the USA all advanced to the semi-finals at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Forest makes final run one to remember
Canadian alpine skier and goalball player Viviane Forest will always remember her final para-alpine run.
Paralympic Movement shocked by tragic Boston events
After Monday’s terrible explosions at the 117th Boston Marathon, IPC President Sir Philip Craven spoke of his shock and sadness.
Dutch claim Germans are beatable in Frankfurt
The Netherlands and Germany have met in the final of every women’s wheelchair basketball European Championships since 1989.
Six inductees to enter Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame
Talent, commitment and leadership was celebrated as athletes Robert Easton, Jennifer Krempien and Tim McIsaac, coach Tim Frick and builders Janet Dunn and John Howe are to be inducted to the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame.
London Marathon to go ahead after security review
Despite the tragic events in Boston, the 2013 Virgin London Marathon, which will feature more than 60 para-athletes, will go ahead as planned.
Will Norway’s Pedersen be in Sochi?
Norway are still looking for their first win in Goyang, but veteran Rolf Pedersen believes he can get the team to the Paralympic Winter Games.
New rules to make for more exciting Shooting World Cup
The first stop on the 2013 IPC Shooting World Cup in Szczecin, Poland, will draw 130 athletes from 21 countries.
International Paralympic Committee extends Worldwide IT Partnership with Atos
International IT services company, Atos, will support the IPC to stage world-class events and bring the sporting excellence of Paralympians to an international audience.
Germany’s Rennhack wins IPC Athlete of the Month
After leading his team to victory at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Nagano, Japan, Germany’s Frank Rennhack was voted IPC Athlete of the Month for March.
Van Rhijn set to take on the world over one lap
After medalling in the 100m and 200m T44 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn is setting her sights on the 400m for the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.
McIsaac et Dunn intronisés au Panthéon paralympique
McIsaac a été un des meilleurs producteurs de médailles du Canada aux Jeux paralympiques dans les années 1980.
Three teams remain undefeated in Goyang
Canada, Czech Republic and the USA have all won their first two games at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Sithole and Reid pull upsets in Johannesburg
Lucas Sithole and Gordon Reid beat the world’s top singles and quads wheelchair tennis players, respectively in Johannesburg.
New Czech coach off to quick start
Jiri Briza has coached the Czech Republic to victories in their first two games at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Jawad to return for Powerlifting Euros following Chron’s relapse
Great Britain’s Ali Jawad will return to competition for the first time since London 2012 after health problems, and he will also be in a new weight class.
US announces team for 2013 IPC Swimming Worlds
Up-and-coming talent and London 2012 Paralympic Games medallists highlight the roster for the biggest swimming competition since the Paralympics.
Britain selects players for World Team Cup
All British wheelchair tennis teams will compete in the highest tiers of the World Team Cup.