PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Czech Republic hold off Japan at Buffalo 2015
The Czech Republic, Canada, Russia and USA all won on Day 2 of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Gold and Americas record for Da Silva at Mexico City 2015
Brazilian Gustavo Da Silva celebrates 500 days to go until Rio 2016 by breaking men’s up to 49kg Americas record three times.

USA defeat Russia to open Buffalo 2015
The top two teams from Sochi 2014 highlighted the first day of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

President of NPC France receives legion d’honneur
Emmanuelle Assmann, a former wheelchair fencer, received the award in Paris, France.

PyeongChang 2018 unveils new official website
Organising committee launches new look information portal.

Dispaltro, Team Canada aim for consistency at Boccia Americas Team and Pairs Championships
The No. 1 ranked player in the BC4 category believes his team will perform well on home soil.

Swimmers taper ahead of Glasgow 2015
The 2015 Open Caixa Loterias Swimming Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil, saw athletes from around the world improve their performance for July’s Worlds.

NPC Slovenia holds own celebration to mark 500 days to go until Rio 2016
Partnership with Triglav gives fresh marketing approach to support athletes

First-ever IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Skills Challenge a success
Twenty players in total took part in the first edition of the event.

Rio 2016 celebrates 500 days until the Paralympic Games with flash mob in Copacabana
Dancers defy the rain in routine that brings together performers, including some in wheelchairs, from different musical styles.