PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
How much does a professional racing wheelchair weigh?
With their individual, light-weight racing wheelchairs, athletes are able to compete with speeds up to 36km/h. The weight of such a wheelchair is only 8-10kg, the length is around 170-185cm.
PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement
Finland’s Henry Manni targets four golds at Swansea 2014
The T34 world record holder aims to land his first gold medals at August’s IPC Athletics European Championships.
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey unveils plans for World Series
Huge news for ice sledge hockey fans as they will be able to follow their national teams from the A and B-Pools in a global league from 2014-15.
Lomianki, Poland, to host 2014 Wheelchair Dance Euros
Around 150 athletes from 20 countries will take part in the first IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport European Championships since 2009.
IPC Shooting World Championships closed
After an incredible eight days of action, the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships were officially closed.
Gold for Sweden, Slovenia and Iran on final day of Shooting World Champs
Sweden’s Martin Hall claimed gold, as well as Slovenia’s Veselka Pevec and Iran’s Mahdi Zamanishurabi as the falling target events conclude the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships.
Van Weeghel thrilled by Swansea 2014 rivalries
Dutch Paralympic champion is looking forward to facing some of the world’s best wheelchair racers at August’s European Championships.
Preview: What to follow on day eight
Two unofficial events conclude the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships.
Marcoux brothers looking to be reunited for home Worlds
BJ Marcoux had to make the agonising decision to hand over the reins of being his brother Mac’s guide at Sochi 2014 to Robin Femy, but the pair are working towards being back together at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.