PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rusch aims to retain European titles in Swansea
So determined is Dutch wheelchair racer Stefan Rusch to retain his sprint titles that he is putting his 21st birthday celebrations on hold this Saturday (31 May) to compete in the Dutch National Championships.
Agitos Foundation grant helps Inas build athlete pool in Africa
A workshop in Cameroon was held to explore how to increase the number of athletes from Africa in Paralympic sport with an intellectual impairment.
Great Britain take two of three regatta titles
The Brits powered to titles in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 events at the Delta Loyd Regatta for sailing.
Young Chinese swimmers on the winning pace
Three of China’s best swimmers Qing Xu, Tao Zheng and Yang Yang speak about why the country is such a force in swimming ahead of the 2014 Incheon Asian Para Games.
Shooting World Cup in Thailand not sanctioned
IPC Shooting will not endorse the World Cup in Bangkok.
Schulz slips past Bourseaux for para-triathlon title
More than 60 athletes from 17 countries raced across five classes in Besancon, France.
France to welcome 60 para-triathletes
The next ITU World Para-Triathlon event will take place on Sunday (26 May) ahead of this summer’s European and World Championships.
WADA approves plans for Code implementation and compliance reporting
Find how a revised World Anti-Doping Code for athletes will be implemented starting in 2015.
Paralympics Ireland aims to ‘secure success together’
The National Paralympic Committee’s new strategic plan focuses on talent identification and athlete development pathways.
Schedule released for Sitting Volleyball Worlds
Sixteen men’s and 12 women’s teams will vie for world titles in Poland in June.