PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 26: Weir pushes through marathon for gold
One of the most iconic photos from London 2012 was David Weir holding his bare chested one-year-old son after winning the marathon on The Mall. This moment on the final day of the Games is No. 26 in the Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012.
Germany and Slovakia make their mark in Pitztal
In the first IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup race of the season in Pitztal, Austria, Germany picked up three golds and Slovakia two.
Czech’s Kubes may be sledge hockey’s best kept secret
The leading defender on the Czech Republic’s ice sledge hockey team may fly under the radar, but he has been key to the programme’s growth.
British Paralympians inspire at Sports Fest
Paralympic start Jonnie Peacock, Sophie Christiansen and others gave the public a chance to try out Paralympic sports and see how they can get involved.
IPC Athletics to hold Sport Forum
IPC Athletics, together with NPCs and IOSDs will meet to discuss the sport’s progress and Rio 2016 event programme.
Korea hold second sledge hockey clinic
Korea’s ice sledge hockey team invited a former American Paralympic coach over to help enhance their programme for the future.
Lex Gillette: A gift that keeps on giving
This holiday season, USA’s Lex Gillette blogs about inspiration, and how it’s better than any tangible gift you can give.
African NPCs try to maintain momentum
The IPC led a workshop in South Africa with 10 National Paralympic Committees to try to help them maintain the momentum they gained from London 2012.
What to watch: December
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in December.
No. 28: German sitting volleyball team snag bronze
Germany’s bronze-medal sitting volleyball match against Russia was a nailbiter, but the team pushed through to win the coveted Paralympic medal they had worked so long and hard for.