PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Niringiyimana receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The Rwandan taekwondo athlete took silver at his first international competition.
Three aims for four seasons: Filip Rodzik
The next Paralympic Games seem far away but Poland’s Filip Rodzik has already booked a few goals into his road to Tokyo calendar.
Rio 2016 rematch? Nemati, Wu have different targets
The top female archers could renew their rivalry at the Worlds in Beijing.
Olek Kazimirowski named Belgium’s Chef de Mission
Kamizimirowski also led the Belgian delegation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Delangelica Lima aims to keep improving
Far from being satisfied after winning a historical bronze with the Brazilian women’s team in Rio, the 27-year-old already targets further success.
Stephane Houdet keeps proving age is just a number
Fresh from winning another World Team Cup title for France, the No.1 describes what is like to continue competing at 46 years old.
Another major Para sport event to be held in Sao Paulo
The Brazilian Paralympic University Games will take place at Brazil’s Paralympic Training Centre, from 26-30 June.
Japan win first women’s football 5 event
The Japanese team was crowned champion following a 1-0 victory over an IBSA select team in Vienna, Austria.
US men’s compound set new world record
The squad broke Team Italy’s record by one point at the world ranking competition in Puerto Rico.
France claim eighth World Team Cup men’s title
No.1 Stephane Houdet and No.5 Nicolas Peifer won their second consecutive title, whilst Great Britain took the quad title on 7 May in Alghero, Italy.