What is the main difference between wheelchair tennis and the standing game?
Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have an impairment in their lower body. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are the same, but there are two major differences; athletes use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times. The second bounce may also occur outside of the field.
IWRF to hold Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign at World Championship
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) will conduct an Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign during its upcoming World Championship in Odense, Denmark, which take place between 4-10 August.
Perales return headlines Spanish squad for Euros
One of Spain’s most prolific medal winning swimmers, Teresa Perales, joins 22 other athletes chasing down European titles at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships from 4 August.
PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement
What are the elements building the Paralympic symbol?
The Paralympic symbols are three “agitos” (Latin for “I move”) colored red, blue and green, being the colors most widely included in national flags.
Finland’s Henry Manni targets four golds at Swansea 2014
The T34 world record holder aims to land his first gold medals at August’s IPC Athletics European Championships.
Lomianki, Poland, to host 2014 Wheelchair Dance Euros
Around 150 athletes from 20 countries will take part in the first IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport European Championships since 2009.
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey unveils plans for World Series
Huge news for ice sledge hockey fans as they will be able to follow their national teams from the A and B-Pools in a global league from 2014-15.
How much does a professional racing wheelchair weigh?
With their individual, light-weight racing wheelchairs, athletes are able to compete with speeds up to 36km/h. The weight of such a wheelchair is only 8-10kg, the length is around 170-185cm.
Two powerlifters suspended for Anti-Doping Rule violations
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that two powerlifters – United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Rashed Hassan Ahmed and Kazakhstan’s Oleg Gridassov - have been suspended and fined for separate Anti-Doping Rule violations committed at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.
IPC considering taking action against countries over doping
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.
Favourites Russia and Ukraine through to quarterfinals at football 7-a-side Europeans
Ireland and the Netherlands put on strong performances on their way to the quarterfinals.
How fast do goalball players throw the ball?
Goalball is a very physical sport. Players throw the ball with speeds up to 60km/h.
Which leg are long jumpers with a prosthesis allowed to use at take off?
Athletes with leg or foot prosthesis are allowed to choose the leg they take off with.
Which sport is also called murderball and why?
Due to its aggressive and full-contact character, wheelchair rugby was originally called murderball.
What are the Paralympic values?
The core Paralympic values are at the heart of the Paralympic Movement. The values are determination, equality, inspiration and courage.
How many different sports will be part of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games programme?
For the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the total number of sports will be 22. Para-canoe and para-triathlon will be added to the medals programme.
IPC Shooting World Championships closed
After an incredible eight days of action, the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships were officially closed.
Gold for Sweden, Slovenia and Iran in exhibition events on final day of Shooting World Champs
Sweden’s Martin Hall claimed gold, as well as Slovenia’s Veselka Pevec and Iran’s Mahdi Zamanishurabi as the falling target events conclude the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships.
Van Weeghel thrilled by Swansea 2014 rivalries
Dutch Paralympic champion is looking forward to facing some of the world’s best wheelchair racers at August’s European Championships.
