PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

ITTF to transition to new leadership
Adham Sharara will become Chairman and Thomas Weikert will take over as President for the sport governing body of table tennis.

The ‘Weir Wolf’ has his hunger back
Following a year out Britain's David Weir is looking forward to renewing his rivalray with Marcel Hug

Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival

Russia’s ice sledge hockey squad voted Sochi 2014’s Best Team
The host nation won ice sledge hockey silver in their Paralympic Winter Games debut.

Boccia’s elite head to Montreal for World Open
The top boccia athletes in the world will compete in Canada this week in the first international tournament of 2014.

Italian teenagers to get to meet para-stars
With one month to go until the Italian leg of the 2014 IPC Athletics Grand Prix, organisers have announced that students will get to meet their national heroes.

Wheelchair fencers to take Montreal piste
Some of the world’s top-ranked athletes will bout for five days at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix.

UN Secretary-General praises role of the IPC
Speaking at an event in New York, Ban Ki-moon said IPC has done a tremendous job

NPC Finland to hold Para-School Day Tour
Students and teachers will have the chance to meet several Sochi 2014 Paralympians during the month of May.

Lithuania win International Men’s Goalball Tournament
Lithuania and Algeria’s men’s goalball teams are looking good heading into this year’s IBSA Goalball World Championships.