PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What is not allowed in wheelchair basketball?
The official FIBA rules are followed with a few modifications due to the usage of a wheelchair. After gaining control of the ball, the athlete is not allowed to touch their wheels more than two times without dribbling (travelling). Also, the athlete is not allowed to step up or lift themselves out of the wheelchair (lifting).
Samsung Electronics Extends Worldwide Paralympic Partnership through 2020
Samsung signs an agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to extend partnership through to the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Tim Frick becomes first Paralympic Coach in Canadian Hall of Fame
Frick led the Canadian wheelchair basketball team to three Paralympic golds in their most successful period in history.
Japan crowned champions at Asian Para Games
They beat South Korea to win the first ever Asian Para Games wheelchair rugby title in Incheon
2015 IPC Athletics Worlds website launches
Doha2015.org is the place for fans and the media to find up-to-date information about October’s 2015 IPC Athletics Worlds.
IPC Nordic Skiing Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships now open
Stephanie Dixon named Canada’s Assistant Chef De Mission
The three-time Paralympic swimmer will be Assistant Chef De Mission for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games in Canada.
Three athletics Asian records fall in Incheon
China dominate once more on day three (21 October) of the Asian Para Games, winning 13 titles.
China’s Yang Liwan breaks world record in Incheon
Another amazing day of athletics at the 2014 Asian Para Games saw 24 gold medals won and more records broken.
IPC Powerlifting partners with Eleiko
Powerlifting continues to progress as deal to provide equipment to World and regional championships is unveiled.