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VISTA 2017 abstract deadline extended to 15 February
Due to the volume of abstracts, the deadline has been extended to 15 February for September’s event in Canada.
Facundo Arregui looks back on his short career so far
Argentina’s swimmer explains how important the 2013 Youth Parapans were for him to later qualify for Rio 2016, with 50 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017.
Low profile, high aims for snowboarder Schultz
The USA’s Mike Schultz has not competed much this season but he is relying on training to help him at Big White 2017.
Five things to do in Sao Paulo
With 50 days to go until the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, here are five reasons why you should visit the Brazilian city.
Thiago Pereira talks Para sports and Sao Paulo 2017
The Brazilian Olympic swimming silver medallist took part in a training camp with Para swimmers and gave his opinion about the importance of the Youth Parapans.
Paralympians recognised in Australia Day honours
A total of 18 Para athletes received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), whilst guide Michellie Jones was given the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
Costa Rica to stage sitting volleyball courses
Level 1 referee, coach and classifier courses will be offered in both English and Spanish in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 23-26 February.
Narita, Huckaby ride momentum into Big White 2017
Gurimu Narita, Brenna Huckaby go two-for-two in the last competition before 2017 World Championships in Big White.
Maiden world titles for skiers Bertagnolli, Gourley
The Netherlands’ Jeroen Kampschreur also picked up his first career gold medal in Tarvisio, Italy.
Gourley elected as Athlete Representative for alpine skiers
The Australian will serve another two-year term on World Para Alpine Skiing’s Sport Technical Committee.
The year ahead in table tennis
Four regional Championships and the World Team Championships highlight 2017.
Liudmyla Liashenko pleased with her start to the season
The Ukrainian is third in cross-country and second in biathlon in the World Cup overall rankings, and seeks further success at February’s Worlds.
Three things Amy Purdy does off snow
Get to know the US snowboarder before she goes for World gold in Big White, Canada, next week.
British Para cycling team for 2017 confirmed
Great Britain’s most successful female Paralympian ever, Dame Sarah Storey, will be joined by Paralympic medallists Megan Giglia and Jody Cundy.
Minor captures World Cup win ahead of Big White 2017
The US snowboarder remains undefeated as the final competition before the 2017 World Championships kick off in less than a week.
Para bobsleigh World Championships: 5 things to know
The first World Championships will take place since the sport was provisionally added to the Beijing 2022 programme.
Visually impaired skiers needed for research at Worlds
Researchers from the University of Waterloo are inviting athletes to help with classification at the Para alpine Worlds in Tarvisio, Italy.
US snowboarders top home NorAm competition
Minor remains undefeated while Purdy makes successful season debut, just ahead of the 2017 World Championships.
Dennis reflects on Rio 2016, looks ahead to 2017
The US goalball player was a key member of the team that returned to the Paralympic podium at Rio 2016 and is now preparing for the next events.
Throwback Thursday: The Netherlands’ Monique Kalkman
The first Dutch female wheelchair tennis player to win Paralympic gold recalls Barcelona 1992, the Games in which she made history.