The IPC to rebrand the 10 sports it acts as International Federation for
From 30 November, the sports will adopt new names, identities and competition name formats.
Finalists announced for the 2016 Australian Paralympic Awards
The winners will be revealed at a Gala Ceremony in Sydney on 8 December
Top wheelchair tennis players set for NEC Masters
Stephane Houdet, Jiske Griffioen and David Wagner lead the rankings heading into the ITF’s year-end singles Championship.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games debrief concludes in Tokyo
Many aspects of September’s Games were reviewed for the benefit of future Organising Committees.
No. 33 Leme brothers’ emotional embrace
Brazil’s mixed pairs BC3 team defeated the overwhelming favourites in front of a noisy home crowd.
Bringing Para sport to refugees in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia
A project to take Para sport to refugees in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia aims to offer people hope through sport.
Registration for VISTA 2017 in Toronto is now open
Up until 15 June 2017 there is a special discount rate of CAD 400 to attend the leading conference for Para sport experts.
German relay team, Ilse Hayes among award recipients
German and South African Paralympians were recognised for their 2016 achievements.
Finland name new secretary general
Tero Kuorikoski will replace Tiina Kivisaari.
Japan, Czech Republic take opening wins at Worlds
A thrilling opening game for hosts Japan highlighted the first day of action at the 2016 Worlds B-Pool in Tomakomai.
Refugee swimmer Al-Hussein: 2016 ‘the best year of my life’
Ibrahim Al-Hussein represented refugees everywhere when he competed at Rio 2016, and has been reflecting on an amazing 12 months.
No. 34 Magic moments in Para archery
Every day at the Sambodromo during Rio 2016 featured a new plot twist from podium sweeps, to Paralympic history to marriage proposals.
Iran: Rio 2016’s football 5 surprise package
The Asian team’s star Behzad Zadaliasghari explains what made winning their first Paralympic medal possible.
China’s Rong Jing still amazed by Brazilian people
The three-time Rio 2016 wheelchair fencing champion fondly remembers her second Paralympic experience, last September.
Help refugees with impairments into Para sport
An innovative project in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia needs your help to make a difference.
Colorado Springs stages powerlifting referee course
Sixteen participants were in the US city for the three-day long event delivered by IPC Powerlifting Educator and Sport Technical Committee Chairperson Jon Amos.
IBSA Judo creates coaching film
The film was created to promote the sport to coaches and will be shown at an annual seminar next year in Azerbaijan.
Lexi Shifflet says gold ‘hasn’t sunk in yet’
The US sitting volleyball setter reflects on winning gold in her Paralympic debut.
No.35: Dutch-British equestrian rivalry
Great Britain lost to the Dutch riders at last year’s Europeans but bounced back to top the sport’s medals table at the Rio Paralympics.
Tomakomai 2016: Japan team preview
What you need to know about the host nation ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
