PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
NPCs positively progress towards developing para-sport
A total of 12 National Paralympic Committees have carried out the first drive towards improving opportunities and organisation of para-sport at a national level, following the launch of the Agitos Foundation’s Organisational Capacity Programme in February.
Oliveira, Sato among SportsPro’s most marketable athletes
The Brazilian and Japanese track athletes have been named in the top 50 most marketable athletes in the year for 2014.
Gallagher, Storey a hit at latest ParalympicsGB Sports Fest
More than 2,500 people have attended a Sports Fest since the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Germany stock up on Mannheim para-equestrian titles
Several top riders showed what they are capable of at the Nations Cup, just a couple months ahead of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
New IPC Ice Sledge Hockey competition cycle revealed
Find out how teams can qualify for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Rodrigo Lopez: Same story a decade later
The Argentinian para-cyclist won two world titles this year doing what he does best – overcoming unexpected obstacles to start his races.
Paralympic champions to line up at Delta Loyd Regatta
More than 40 sailors will take to the start line in the Netherlands across all three disciplines.
New Zealand put 21 newcomers on para-swimming pathways
The Agitos Foundation’s Grant Support Programme backed this year’s Talent Identification Camp in New Zealand.
Kunieda, Kamiji and Sithole lift Japan Open titles
Japan’s wheelchair tennis players showcased their top talent ahead of next month’s Roland Garros event.
Amy Purdy set for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finals
The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist has garnered unprecedented attention for amputees in America with her TV appearances.