PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

'Fighting spirit' key for Young Dae Joo at Tokyo 2020
South Korean ‘national treasure’ urged on by ‘godfather of Para table tennis’

First World Series season in Paralympic year kicks off in Melbourne
World Series 2020 will travel to six countries instead of the initial seven – following the cancellation of the Singapore leg scheduled in May
Anja Wicker voted Athlete of the Month
German Nordic skier caused an upset at her home World Cup

Brazil, Egypt rule the roost in season opener
Nigerian stars dominate World Cup in front of home fans in Abuja

Vote for the best athlete of the month!
Three nominees from Canada, Chile and USA make up the shortlist

‘Old man’ Alyabyev looking for medal breakthrough in Sakhalin
Russia’s Far East to host a blitz of speed and technical races

Fifteen Para equestrian nations earn team slot for Tokyo 2020
'Team Canada is delighted to have secured a team slot for Canada Tokyo'

Drozdz ready to capitalise at World Cup
Polish sabre specialist is a new face to get to know ahead of the 2020 World Cup opener in Eger, Hungary

Canada and USA go head-to-head
North American rivals to face each other in two-game friendly series
Asian Paralympic Committee signs MoU with UNICEF
Focuses on promoting rights of children with disabilities