PARA ATHLETICS NEWS
Birmingham to stage IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final
Some of the world’s best athletes will compete in Birmingham on Saturday 29 June when the British city’s Alexander Stadium stages the 2013 IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final.
Ticket details announced for London Anniversary Games
Fans can pre-register for tickets for July’s London Anniversary Games, which will feature para-athletics.
IPC announces March’s Athlete of the Month shortlist
The public now has until 12:00 (CEST) on 12 April to vote for the winner.
San Antonio to host US Paralympics Track and Field Nationals
The US Paralympics Track and Field Nationals, to be held in June, will serve as the country’s selection event for the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.
What to watch: April
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in April.
Singleton and Oliveira take to Copacabana
The defending 100m T44 world champion Jerome Singleton and London 2012 200m T44 gold medallist Alan Fonteles Oliveira will race on the Brazilian coast.
Vervoort will be one to watch in Brussels
Belgium’s star sprinter Marieke Vervoort has been invited to participate in the Belgacom Diamond League Meeting in September.
Peacock shifting from London to Lyon
British Paralympic champion sprinter Jonnie Peacock now has the experience to back up his quest for gold at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Records smashed in Dubai
Athletes from the UAE, Tunisia, Great Britain and Kazakhstan set new world bests at the 5th Fazza International Athletics Competition.
BPA congratulate Swansea on successful 2014 Euros bid
Swansea first UK city to stage Europeans
Ballard to open 2013 season in Dubai
Great Britain's Graeme Ballard hopes to keep his outstanding performances rolling into 2013, starting with the 5th FAZZA International.
Russian rivalry takes centre stage in Dubai
This weekend's fifth Fazza International Athletics Meeting is the first stop on the 2013 IPC Athletics Grand Prix tour.
WADA alert to all athletes
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) warns "cheats" of GW501516
USA track stars to compete at Disney
Sprinter Blake Leeper, a double-Paralympic medallist in London, will lead an American delegation on the Florida track this weekend.
Swansea to host 2014 IPC Athletics Euros
Swansea, Wales will stage the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships, drawing around 600 athletes from 40 countries.
Hug to headline Al Ain athletics meet
The 7th International Athletics Meeting in Al Ain, UAE, will take place a few days before the IPC Athletics Grand Prix kicks off in Dubai.
Scott Reardon: How I got into Paralympic sport
Australian silver-medal winning sprinter Scott Reardon writes about how he started training for the Paralympics and how the future is bright.
Egypt dominate Fazza Powerlifting Championships
Twelve world records, pending IPC Powerlifting ratification, were set at the Fazza International Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.
IPC reveals athletics Ones to Watch list for 2013 season
With just over five months to go until the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships here’s a list of the top athletes to keep your eyes on.
Lex Gillette: Let’s keep on winning
USA’s Lex Gillette explains why the moment you make the decision to delete your disability from your mindset is the moment that you win.