PARA ATHLETICS NEWS
Young Ambassadors set for championship volunteering
Over 30 of Swansea's young ambassadors have signed up to become volunteers at the IPC Athletics European Championships being held in the city in August.
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Berlin, Germany
Around 570 athletes from 34 countries will be compete in Berlin over three days of thrilling competition.
First African IPC Athletics Grand Prix closes in Tunisia
Mixed fortunues for Tunisian athletes on home soil at seventh IPC Athletics Grand Prix of the season.
Iris Pruysen wants return to form in Berlin
The long jump world champion is hoping to recapture the form that won her a world title last year when she lines up against Britain’s Stef Reid.
David Weir to headline English Commonwealth team
Eight para-athletes named as part of England track and field squad for Glasgow 2014.
Is Germany’s Felix Streng the surprise package of 2014?
Having taken up para-athletics just 18 months ago and only recently finishing school, Germany’s Felix Streng is emerging as one of the surprise packages of the 2014 season and a potential rival to Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock at August’s European Championships in Swansea, Great Britain.
German Assignment for Swansea 2014 Youngster
An aspiring young Paralympian will fly to Berlin for a unique Swansea 2014 mission this week.
Update to Rio 2016 para-athletics medals programme
IPC Athletics has announced that 27 of the 177 events planned for inclusion in the track and field programme at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are currently not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria as of 6 June 2014 due to the population of athletes.
David Weir’s coach Jenny Archer awarded an MBE
Since becoming Weir's coach in 2002, Archer has seen her prodigy win six Paralympic golds and six world titles
Africa set to stage its first IPC Athletics Grand Prix
The IPC Athletics Grand Prix series moves to Africa for the 8th Tunis International Meeting on 16-18 June, marking the first time the continent has staged a major IPC Athletics event.
“Gender parity at the Paralympic Games is our goal,” says Sir Philip Craven
Speaking at the 6th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport in Helsinki, Finland, the IPC President outlined the Paralympic Movement's long term ambition.
Aled Davies wins Athlete of the Month for May
Great Britain’s Aled Davies wins the public vote after breaking the discus world record at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Grosseto, Italy.
IPC Athletics launches Education Pathways Programme
IPC Athletics, the global governing body of para-athletics, has launched its Education Pathways Programme which aims to improve the standards of classifiers, technical officials and coaches within the sport.
Scott Reardon excited for Berlin showdown with Heinrich Popow
Australia’s Scott Reardon is relishing the prospect of racing Heinrich Popow in Berlin next weekend (20-22 June) for the first time since they tied for gold at last year’s World Championships, and believes that eventually either he or his German rival will smash the 12 second barrier for the 100m T42.
Jason Smyth could face Usain Bolt at Glasgow 2014
After making the Northern Ireland team for Glasgow 2014, the world's fastest Paralympian could now face the world's fastest Olympian.
Australia names 12 para-athletes for Glasgow 2014
Kurt Fearnley, Madison de Rozario and Angie Ballard are amongst the big name Australians set to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
A day in the life of…Double world and Paralympic champion Jason Smyth
Ever wondered what the world's fastest Paralympian does each day? Wonder no more as Jason Smyth takes us through his day.
Six para-athletes named in Welsh team for Glasgow 2014
World record holder Aled Davies to headline Welsh athletics team at Commonwealth Games
Jade Jones to be tested on and off the track this summer
At just 18 years of age Jones has a busy summer ahead, first tackling her exams before lining up the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.
WHAT TO WATCH: June 2014
A jam-packed month in store for sports fans, highlighted by international competitions in fencing, shooting, athletics, wheelchair tennis, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, goalball and para-triathlon.