VISTA 2017 - News

Rio 2016

Parsons: Rio 2016 Paralympics will change generation’s view on disability

The IPC Vice President says seeing high-performance athletes up close will have ‘extraordinary educational effect.’

Table Tennis

Paovic looks to turn world title into Paralympic gold

The table tennis class 6 world champion is preparing to add Paralympic champion to her resume.

Wheelchair Fencing

Will 2016 be Zsuzsanna Krajnyak’s golden year?

In her fifth Games, the Hungarian wheelchair fencer hopes to finally win that elusive gold medal.

Athletics

Australia name 50 to Doha 2015

Australia will field their biggest athletics Worlds roster for October’s event, led by five-time Paralympic champion Evan O’Hanlon.

USA

Elizabeth Broad: Nutrition tips when travelling

With under a year until the Rio 2016 Paralympics, athletes will be busy travelling, and maintaining a healthy nutrition becomes more challenging.

Athletics

Germany names team for Doha 2015

Heinrich Popow, Vanessa Low among the standouts on Germany’s roster for the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Wheelchair Tennis

Wagner hopes to lift US Open title

The quads division has only two Grand Slam events, and the American wants to close 2015 with at least one.

Canoe

After six world titles, Swoboda aims to add Paralympic gold

The Austrian para-canoeist is coming off another KL2 win but knows competition will be stiffer in Rio 2016.

Athletics

Doha 2015 launches ‘My Incredible Story’ film series

The first of five films about the athletes competing was released to coincide with the tickets sales for the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Badminton

China to make debut at Para-Badminton Worlds

Wang Ping looks to represent her country with a podium finish in the women’s WH1 class.

Canada

Chef de Mission Petitclerc announces Canadian Tour

The five-time Paralympian will visit 10 cities around the country to promote Rio 2016.

Snowboard

Overcoming highs and lows, Badenhorst aims for success

Australian snowboarder has a new prosthetic leg and keeps her determination to continue her rise to the top.

Alpine Skiing

Five women skiers to look-out for in 2015-16

An increasingly young field is beginning to bear fruit, whilst established rivalries continue to simmer.

Shooting

Johnson believes New Zealand can increase Rio 2016 squad

Michael Johnson will lead his team to the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, where he has confidence more of his teammates can qualify for the Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair Rugby

Caldwell’s return key for Team Canada

The wheelchair rugby player went from not making the team’s Worlds roster to becoming a starter at Toronto 2015.

Athletics

#WorkoutWednesday: Finland’s Leo-Pekka Tahti

The “Flying Finn” guides us through the training regime that has made him the world’s best 100m wheelchair racer.

Triathlon

USA’s Mark Barr seeks first Paralympic medal

The PT2 athlete can use his Paralympic swimming background as an advantage to reach the Rio 2016 podium.

Wheelchair Rugby

Trevor Hirschfield named August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month

The wheelchair rugby player was key in Canada’s thrilling gold-medal victory at Toronto 2015.

Rio 2016

Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena

The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.

Triathlon

Canadian teenager Daniel wins on home course

The 18-year-old para-triathlete won the men’s PT4 event at the World Para-Triathlon Event in Edmonton.