PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Chinese Taipei enhancing para-equestrian programme
The country hopes to take after Singapore’s rise in the sport and field a Paralympic team by Rio 2016 or Tokyo 2020.
Mendes beats Prado as Brazilian battle heats-up
The third IPC Athletics Grand Prix of 2014 sees a renewal of a Brazilian rivalry and a promising performance for teenager Petrucio dos Santos.
Six swimming world records fall in Berlin
Ingrid Thunem, Jessica Long and Oliver Hynd all touched the wall in top times to open the International Deutsche Meisterschaft event.
Brazil host successful IBSA judo camp
Athletes from 10 different countries had the chance to travel to the next Paralympic Games host city.
Cuban high jumper breaks world record in Sao Paulo
While Cuba’s Luis Felipe Gutierrez Rivero stole the spotlight, several Brazilian youngsters also showcased their promise for Rio 2016.
Competition hots up for gold medals as Swansea 2014 IPC Athletics Euros schedule announced
August’s event to feature 199 medal events during five days of thrilling competition
French snowboarder drops journalism career for Sochi silver
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon is already looking ahead to PyeongChang 2018 and snowboard’s new race format.
Third IPC Athletics Grand Prix of 2014 starts Thursday
The third stage of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix series gets underway on Thursday (April 24) with the II Caixa Loterias Athletics Open Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The future is bright for IPC Alpine Skiing
The sport of para-alpine skiing has an extremely bright future thanks to the number of youngsters competing at major international competitions and winning medals
Jason Hellwig to be Australian Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Australians have said they are aiming for a top-five finish at the next Paralympic Games.