PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Day three review: Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA remain undefeated on day three of the women’s Worlds.
2014 Para-triathlon European Championships Review
Jetze Plat and Martin Schulz impress as they claim European gold in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Games Maker Slater aims for European swimming glory
Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.
Zahra Nemati addresses UN Panel
Iran’s first female gold medallist spoke to the UN about disability and inclusion in sport.
Review Boccia World Open Povoa 2014
Around 110 athletes from 18 countries compete at one of the largest international boccia events of the year in Portugal.
Australia win the 2014 Canada Cup
Australia defeated hosts Canada in the gold medal game to lift the 2014 Canada Cup
IPC Governing Board meeting concludes in Bonn, Germany
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has concluded four days of meetings in Bonn, Germany, (19-22 June), the first time many of the newly elected board members have visited the IPC’s home city.
Germany’s newcomer Streng edges towards European medal
Felix Streng misses out on 200m T44 victory by just 0.03 seconds and flying Fin Tahti seals a double victory over German rival Marc Schuh in the men's wheelchair races.
Day two review: Women's Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
In Toronto, Canada, there were wins for USA, Australia and the Netherlands in Pool A whilst China, Canada and Germany saw off their opponenets in Pool B.
2014 World Rowing Cup Review
Tom Aggar takes gold in dramatic fashion, whilst Liudmila Vauchok expresses her dominance in Aiguebelette, France