PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Para Ice Hockey

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.

Powerlifting

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.

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Up-and-coming talent and London 2012 Paralympic Games medallists highlight the roster for the biggest swimming competition since the Paralympics.

Wheelchair Tennis

All British wheelchair tennis teams will compete in the highest tiers of the World Team Cup.

Para Ice Hockey

The 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool will feature the world’s eight best teams battling it out for a spot at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Il y avait 75 nageurs canadiens dans la compétition, qui servait pour les sélections pour l’équipe pour les championnats du monde de natation du CIP 2013 qui auront lieu du 11 au 18 août à Montréal.

Athletics

Despite different impairments, Paralympians Evan O’Hanlon and Scott Reardon have become close training partners heading into Australian Nationals.

Sochi 2014

Three Brits part of 30-strong team of orthopaedic technicians assisting athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Para Ice Hockey

Although they are nearly geographic neighbors, Czech and Italian ice sledge hockey players say their rivalry is no big deal heading into the World Championships.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

After a fruitful workshop, the National Paralympic Committees in the Balkan region have set out a plan of how they can work more closely together in the future.

Goalball

Around 250 athletes from six countries will compete in San Jose, Costa Rica

Athletics

After competing at five Paralympic Games, winning 10 medals, Paralympic wheelchair racing pioneer André Viger has been selected for the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame

Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Canada prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Rio 2016

The deal worth 120 million Brazilian real (EUR 46.15 million) until 2016 will be invested in Paralympic sport and athletes.

Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about the Czech Republic prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Shooting

Six of the world’s best shooting athletes have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.

Alpine Skiing

At the final snowboard cross event on the IPCAS calendar for this season, Evan Strong, Heidi Jo Duce and Joseph Chandler of the USA topped the podium.

Para Ice Hockey

What you need to know about Korea prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Athletics

Heading into the IPC Athletics World Championships, Canada’s Michelle Stilwell is also running for office in the British Columbia.