Equestrian: 10 things learned
Here are the top takeaways from 2015 in the sport.
No. 5 Canada, USA go head-to-head in Toronto 2015
The two hottest wheelchair rugby rivals went at each other at the Parapan American Games.
No. 6 Dias makes it another golden year in pool
Brazilian Paralympic champion Daniel Dias won seven world titles and eight gold medals at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Kurka targets PyeongChang 2018 start line
The US alpine skier, who has broken his back three times, is coming off his first World Championships medal and believes that a less ‘gung-ho’ approach to competition will equal success.
No.7 Multiple golds and world records for Durand
The Cuban sprinter had a year to remember becoming the world’s fastest female para-athlete with sensational performances at Toronto 2015 and Doha 2015.
No. 8 Paralympian elected to Canadian government
With her appointment to Canadian Minster for Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Paralympian Carla Qualtrough became one of the most influential woman in Canadian sport.
NPC Colombia provides education on para-sport to future leaders
The National Paralympic Committee is launching an internship programme for undergraduates to intern at the NPC.
Para-table tennis: 10 things learned
Find out who are the ones to beat, who are the rising stars and more after this year of para-table tennis.
No. 9 Germany reclaims European title from Dutch rival
The German women’s wheelchair basketball team upset defending champions the Netherlands to reclaim the regional crown.
Australia’s heartbreak becomes China’s joy
Wheelchair basketball powerhouse Australia are moving on from the reality that they will not play in Rio 2016.
Toyoda to focus on business efforts for Tokyo 2020
Akio Toyoda has resigned as Tokyo 2020 Vice President to lead efforts of Japan’s business community to support the Games.
Tourism boost for PyeongChang 2018
Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) signs MOU supporting the tourism industry for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Swedish Paralympic Committee partner with GHP
Partnership aims to strengthen Sweden’s ambition to establish itself as a top 10 Paralympic nation.
Chilean para-athletes receive 2015 awards
National sports journalists picked the athletes they believe are the best in the respective para-sports.
World ParaVolley appoint new Marketing Director
The experienced Jim Leask has been appointed to the role until 2018.
BP partners with Agitos Foundation to develop para-sports
Projects in Singapore and Angola have already benefitted with Georgia to follow in the first agreement of its kind for the Agitos Foundation.
No 10. Daniel, Schulz race for para-triathlon World gold
The two PT4 para-triathletes were neck-in-neck at the Grand Final and are sure for another rematch at Rio 2016.
Wolf first para-sport coach to win German Coach of the Year
Justus Wolf has trained alpine skiers to multiple medals at World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair fencer Vio completes season unbeaten
Italian wheelchair fencer wins eighth successive title to finish 2015 undefeated.
No. 11 Agitos Foundation extends impact
In 2015 Agitos Foundation projects helped athletes and coaches on their road to the Toronto 2015 Parapan Games and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
