PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC/APC Co-ordination Commission delighted with Toronto 2015 progress
After three days of meetings, the IPC/APC delegation is confident that Toronto 2015 will be the best Parapan Games to date.
Dutch swimmer Marc Evers now recognised at supermarkets
The Paralympic and world champion is heading into the IPC Swimming European Championships as the S14 swimmer to beat.
Agitos Foundation launches WoMentoring
The IPC’s development arm will look to increase women in leadership roles in the Paralympic Movement to 30 per cent through a new mentoring programme, with 22 Member organisations taking part
Para-canoe stars hope to change perceptions at Rio 2016
World champions Fernando Fernandes and Marta Ferreira are inspired by the chance to race at an iconic city venue in front of their home fans.
IPC Athletics Euros name first 'Swansea Champions'
With 102 days to go, the volunteering programme for the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea is picking up pace.
P2 rivalry sets stage for IPC Shooting World Cup
The 2014 IPC Shooting World Cup is making its way to Szczecin, Poland, this week, where 28 countries will take part.
Swansea 2014 to mark 100 days to go
A celebration event in the city of Swansea’s Castle Square this Saturday will mark 100 days to go until Europe’s biggest para-athletics event comes to Great Britain.
NPCs impressed by Rio 2016 progress
Delegates from 17 countries visited Rio for an NPC Open Day and viewed the athletes’ village, competition venues and infrastructure.
Lithuania finish first at Parantee Championships
Six men’s goalball teams had a chance to meet in Europe ahead of this summer’s World Championships.
IPC hosts Paralympic legacy forum in Bonn
Leaders, researchers and professors discussed the long-term legacies of the Paralympic Games together this week in Germany.