PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World record holder Morrison excited by first full season
After only taking up para-athletics last May, the USA’s Rachael Morrison lines up at this week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix as the woman to beat in discus and club throw.
Hudak leading Canada’s next generation of Nordic skiers
Twenty-one-year old Brittany Hudak claimed the cross-country World Cup crown in 2014-15, and has plans to get even better over the coming years.
Top judoka vie for spot in Rio 2016 at IBSA World Games
Uzbekistan’s Sayidov, Sharipov and Nurmetova are riding momentum off of February’s World Cup.
Mexico City, Mexico, to stage 2015 IPC General Assembly
More than 300 attendees are expected at the event which will be staged on 14-15 November.
Germany’s Schulz continues strong showing with paratriathlon win in Madrid
Athletes compete in the 3rd of 10 ITU events in the circuit.
Javanmardidodmani to make season debut
Iranian world champion and record holder Sareh Javanmardidodmani will get her 2015 season underway at the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Antalya, Turkey.
#SuperheroSunday: Vanessa Low
The German European long jump champion gives her heroes ahead of next week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA.
Canadian boccia star Vander Vies retires
The London 2012 Paralympic medalist plans to spend more time with family and pursue a law career.
INAS launches Global ID Sport Day
Inaugural event aims to promote sport for athletes with an intellectual disability.
VISTA 2015 programme announced
There is just one month to go for attendees to benefit from the early bird registration fee.