PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sweden’s lack of funding is motivation for goalball success
Sweden are looking to get their Rio 2016 bid back on track with victory at the European Goalball Championships B in Hungary.
London 2012 Paralympic Games voted best moment of the last 25 years
After nominations from around the world, the IPC Governing Board has chosen London 2012 as the best moment to have taken place since the IPC was formed.
No. 1: London 2012: inspiring a generation, transforming a nation
The London 2012 Paralympic Games were the best ever, breaking multiple records and inspiring a generation.
Ottobock Running Clinic combines world-class technology and Paralympic experience
Reigning Paralympic and World Champion Heinrich Popow leads a three day running clinic in China to give amputees the skills to improve their freedom of movement and independence.
Brazilian para-sport stars meet President Dilma Rousseff
Athletes from eight sports who had won international medals in 2014 were invited to a special event at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil.
Chuck Aoki: “Kanye believe what he said?”
The USA’s wheelchair rugby star Chuck Aoki talks about Kanye West’s comments during his concert in Sydney, Australia, towards two spectators in a wheelchair.
A personal look back at 25 years of the IPC
After working for the IPC for 25 years, Leen Coudenys, IPC Governing Board Executive Assistant, is the organisation’s longest serving employee and knows the organisation better than most
Inas celebrates one year until 2015 Inas Global Games
With one year to go, the Organising Committee are launching a drive to find the additional financial support needed.
Canadian Sochi stars celebrated at awards
Stars from the Canadian Paralympic team that claimed 16 medals in Sochi were celebrated at the 2014 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards
WADA publish first ever Athlete Reference Guide
The guide will act as a reference point for all athletes looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the WADA Code.