PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Kari Marklund retires from ISBA Goalball Committee
Having held the position for three years, Marklund has decided to step down, with IBSA President Jannie Hammershoi expressing her gratitude.
Sweden and Switzerland teams announced
Sweden have named an experienced side ahead of the World Equestrian Games, with Switzerland also announcing their athletes to compete in Normandy.
Laurentia Tan wants personal best in Normandy
Singapore’s Laurentia Tan outlines her aspirations for the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France
Boccia and goalball stars at National Paralympic Day
Stars from Great Britain’s London 2012 boccia and goalball teams are set to compete once more during National Paralympic Day
Tudhope’s coach tips youngster for future success
Australian snowboarder Ben Tudhope was the youngest competitor at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and now his coach believes he has something which sets him apart from the rest of the field.
Runners reach Tokyo after a 1,000km relay
Participants inspire the disaster-affected areas over the two-week relay
Swansea 2014 to be live streamed
All the action from the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships will be shown live via the official event website
Changes made to IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Rulebook
The new changes to the rulebook sees the creation of two new events – the singles and freestyle.
Athletes make a special appearance ahead of Swansea 2014
Aled Sion Davies, Nathan Stephens and Kryon Duke all visit local Sainsbury’s store in Swansea.
Shooting development enters second phase
Further development of visually impaired and para-clay target shooting were voted through by countries at the 2014 IPC Shooting Worlds.