PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
O’Neill named new Canadian CEO
Karen O’Neill will lead the Canadian Paralympic Committee into Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016, as well as the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Germany’s Kroger, France’s sonar win Sailing World Cup
After relinquishing gold to Great Britain’s Helena Lucas at London 2012, Germany’s Heiko Kroger snuck past her to win the ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres. France’s sonar team also topped the podium.
Weir to compete in Grand Prix Final
British Paralympic champion David Weir confirmed his participation in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final but said he will not take part in the World Championships.
Paralympic champions to line up in Brazil
The third of six IPC Athletics Grand Prix events heads to Sao Paolo, Brazil this week.
Biathlon issues to be raised at VISTA2013
The question of finding a balance between accessibility and having a competitive edge in biathlon rifle technology will be discussed in-depth at May’s VISTA2013 conference.
Is Goncin Canada’s next Patrick Anderson?
With wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson pondering retirement, everybody’s mentioning Nik Goncin as a promising replacement.
Benoit Huot: Bringing the World Championships home
Canadian swimmer Benoit Huot makes his blog debut ahead of this summer’s IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal.
What’s next for 16-year-old gold medallist?
At 16, Josef Craig is eyeing World Championship qualification at this week’s British International Disability Swimming Championships.
Poland’s Pender aims for another podium finish
The three-day IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix is headed to Montreal, Canada.
IWRF to establish Athletes Council
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) hopes to get athletes more involved with the governance of their sport.