Canada’s wheelchair curlers avoid relegation at World Champs
The twelfth session of round-robin play featured the two remaining games, China v USA and Germany v Canada. The session would end with victories for China and Canada.
Overall giant slalom World Cup winners decided
A dramatic conclusion to the giant slalom races in the World Cup saw the leader board juggled around in Aspen, USA.
Ryley Batt: Not every day you can bash your opponents
Reigning Paralympic and world champion explains why he loves his sport ahead of Rio 2016 test event.
IPC publish Social and Digital Media Guidelines for Rio 2016
The Social and Digital Media Guidelines aim to enable all athletes, staff, broadcasters, sponsors and attendees to create a buzz on social media and spread the message of inclusion of the Paralympic Games.
China take four golds at IPC Powerlifting World Cup
Mexican powerlifters also perform well and take two golds in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Agitos Foundation partners with Sport for Tomorrow, Japan
Ten National Paralympic Committees will take part in a launch event and training to develop para-sport in south-east Asia.
Germany excel in biathlon once again at home World Cup
A season first victory for Ukraine’s world champion Ihor Reptyukh also highlighted the action in Finsterau on Friday (26 February).
Norway and Switzerland progress at World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2016
After five days of competition, the hosts Switzerland remain undefeated in Lucerne.
Russia continue to dominate Nordic World Cup
Two wins and a further nine podiums for the team, but the USA’s Oksana Masters sneaks in a victory in Finsterau, Germany.
African Championships to crown goalball qualifiers
Eight women’s teams, five men’s teams are set to compete for Rio 2016.
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway, Switzerland unbeaten
Defending Paralympic champion Canada grab first win.
Double wins for US skiers at Aspen World Cup Finals
The hosts claimed a further three podium finishes on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday (24 February).
Call for nominations for Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame
Members of the public are invited to nominate Paralympians and coaches in summer sports for induction, which coincides with Rio 2016 Games.
Acunto and La Barbera promote Grosseto 2016 in Turin
The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.
World record for China’s Liu at powerlifting World Cup
There were a further three world record attempts in women’s events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Rita van Driel and Duane Kale appointed to IOC Coordination Commissions
The IPC Governing Board members will be involved in the Commissions for the 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Austria beat Finland on penalties for World C-Pool title
With the 1-0 victory, Austria moves to the B-Pool, increasing chances to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.
“Time to focus on engaging the Rio public”, IPC tell Rio 2016
With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway continue unbeaten run
Norway, Switzerland remain undefeated teams after five sessions.
Paralympics Ireland launches ‘More Than Sport’ campaign
The campaign aligns with the announcement of the NPC’s 2016 Athlete Panel.
