Panorama, VGTRK, RBC TV to showcase Sochi 2014
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.
Injured Sophie Christiansen flattered by attention
Since nearly winning the IPC’s Athlete of the Month Award, British rider Sophie Christiansen has fallen off her horse, breaking her collarbone.
USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.
Top names in IPC shooting confirmed for European Champs
Biggest gathering of international shooters since London 2012 to kick off in Alicante from 20-25 October.
Sweden’s world No. 1 table tennis player ‘fearless’
Anna-Carin Ahlquist will look to follow-up her Class 3 Paralympic title with a European title later this month in Lignano, Italy.
New IPC classification research centre opens in Brisbane
Three IPC Classification Research and Development Centres are launching around the world to enhance sport-specific classification in Paralympic sport.
Sochi 2014 picks 3,000 artists for ceremonies
The main performers of the Opening and Closing ceremonies will continue to be chosen throughout September.
Finland drawing in audience for 2014 Goalball Worlds
Espoo, Finland will host the 2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships, hoping to draw a similar atmosphere to London 2012.
Australia sting No. 1 USA at home in Sydney
The No. 2 wheelchair rugby team defeated the world’s top squad and will play again in the Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations final.
Public voting opens for Para-Rower of the Year
Nominations for World Rowing’s annual awards will remain open through 30 September.
Nominations booklet for APC elections published
Americas Paralympic Committee will hold elections on 18 October, with seven nominations for six candidates.
Josh Pauls: Who will go to Sochi for sledge hockey?
The American star forward makes his picks for who will finish among the top three at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.
US Paralympics submit Ann Cody for IPC Vice President
The three-time Paralympic wheelchair basketball player will be up for election on 24 November in Athens, Greece.
Sweden, Germany exchange wins in Qualification tune-up
After a pair of Games in Hamburg last weekend, Sweden and Germany are set to battle for the last three ice sledge hockey spots at Sochi 2014.
Football 5-a-side Ones to Watch named heading into Copa America
Find out why Brazil’s Jefferson da Conceicao Goncalves, France’s Frederic Villeroux, Spain’s Antonio Martin and Argentina’s Silvio Vela are top stars.
Shingo Kunieda demos wheelchair tennis in Tokyo
The Japanese public and 2020 Games host city got a glimpse of wheelchair tennis at the Davis Cup from Shingo Kunieda and Sabine Ellerbrock.
KFC to sponsor Asian Youth Para-Games in Kuala Lumpur
A cash sponsorship of RM132,940 has been handed over to the Paralympic Council of Malaysia for next month’s event.
Sitting volleyball teams to vie for European titles
The top two men’s finishers and top women’s finishers will qualify for next year’s World Championships.
Bill Chaffey engineers comeback for fourth paratriathlon title
Australia’s Bill Chaffey won the closest race, but it was Great Britain that left the Paratriathlon World Championships atop the medal count.
