PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New Zealand name team for UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships
Five athletes will represent New Zealand at the event this August and September in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Iran hosts table tennis women’s course
One of Iran’s leading voice in the sport Sima Limoochi organised the event, which saw more than 30 participants.
Hart aims for Rio 2016 podium with new horse
The US para-equestrian rider is confident more than ever she can medal in the upcoming Paralympics.
Nottingham 2015 conference keynote speakers announced
Mike Brace and Emma Boggis will speak at the disability sport conference.
USA’s men’s wheelchair basketball team named
The team will compete at August’s Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
Karn to set tone for Canadian judo team at Toronto 2015
The veteran judoka understands his performance could affect the rest of his squad as they vie for Rio 2016.
Portugal claims three golds at Boccia World Open
Portugal captured both pairs and an individual event, whilst top-ranked Great Britain struggled.
Funchal to host swimming Euros
The 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships will take place in Funchal on the island of Madeira, Portugal.
German Paralympic champion Bruhn elected to DBS
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist is the new chairman of the board of trustees of the German Disabled Sports Association.
British para-rowing coxed four set world best time
The reigning world champions set a new world best time, twice, en-route to gold in the World Cup in Varese, Italy.