PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWAS Wheelchair Fencing aprons arrive in Uruguay to aid in sport development
The aim is to develop the sport and increase opportunities for people to try wheelchair fencing.
Canadian sporting community mourns loss of Jerry Tonello
Tonello led Canada’s men’s wheelchair basketball team to Paralympic gold at London 2012.
Wheelchair fencing develops in Japan
The Japan Wheelchair Fencing Association held its first integrated event in December.
WADA 2016 Prohibited List comes into effect
The Prohibited List details substances and methods banned in sports in-and out-of-competition.
World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball Clinics in South Africa
The course will take place Cape Town between 7-11 January.
Australia’s para-alpine future in good hands
Australia’s head coach Christian Geiger believes his team will have medal prospects at PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022.
Ones to watch for sailing and shooting announced
The IPC continues its rundown of athletes to look out for at Rio 2016 with a look at sailing and shooting.
IPC Alpine Skiing update on competition calendar
Due to poor snow conditions further changes have been made to the 2016 IPC Alpine Skiing competition calendar.
Ones to Watch for football 5-a-side and powerlifting announced
The four footballers and 11 powerlifters have been earmarked as athletes who could make a big impact on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Public urged to ‘Supercharge ParalympicsGB’ in major new fundraising campaign
British Paralympic Association kicks off 2016 with launch as athletes enter last crucial stage of journey ahead of Rio Paralympics.