PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Japan’s Kozo Kubo aims for historic biathlon victory
World Champion has his sights set on ending 15-years of Paralympic hurt, even working to qualify for the athletics World Championships in Lyon on his road to Sochi 2014.
USA announces nordic skiing nominees for 2013-14
Summer Paralympians Tatyana McFadden and Aaron Pike among those hoping to qualify for Sochi, as well as war veterans and some athletes still on active duty.
Mareike Adermann: Bumps in the road to Frankfurt
Germany’s Mareike Adermann talks about a rough three weeks she’s had preparing for the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball European Championships.
Korea, Ukraine shine at Bayreuth Open
Kim Young Gun and Maxym Nikolenko proved their worth at the tables in Bayreuth, Germany last week.
IPC concludes looking into van der Vorst case
The International Paralympic Committee has concluded there is no need for any action to be taken against Monique van der Vorst.
Iranian archer wins individual SportAccord award
In topping the podium at the London 2012 archery competition, Zahra Nemati was Iran's first ever female Paralympic gold medallist
What to watch: June
Here’s a brief run-down of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on in June.
Sochi 2014 unveils Paralympic Winter Games medals
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic gold medal was revealed in St. Petersburg, Russia, and it weighs 686 grams.
Para-athletes light up SportAccord
Delgates attending convention in St Petersburg, Russia impressed by sport demonstrations
Oliveira prepares to take world title in Lyon
Brazilian training hard to claim title and world record in France this summer.