PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
International Standards for 2015 Athlete Classification Code published
After significant engagement with stakeholders across the Paralympic Movement, the International Standards have been finalised.
Brazil continues to develop Nordic skiing
A roller-ski event was held in the city of Sao Carlos, with six Brazilian athletes taking part in the sitting and standing categories.
Kosice 2016: Stage set for top European dancers
The European Championships begins 28 October in Kosice, Slovakia.
South-east Asian NPCs benefit from Agitos Foundation training workshop
Participants are bringing back new knowledge and experience gained from the Agitos Foundation, Sport for Tomorrow’s new partnership.
Throwback Thursday: Argentina’s Susana Masciotra
Twenty-four years after competing at her last Paralympics as a swimmer and track and field athlete, Tel Aviv 1968 gold medallist made a surprising comeback to Para sports as a wheelchair fencer.
Women’s ice sledge hockey players impress
The Women’s World Ice Sledge Hockey Festival came to a close with plans to keep developing.
Lima 2019 unveils Parapan Ams logo
The colourful logo shows three athletes celebrating on the Flower of Amancaes, which is native of Peru, and symbolises the athletes’ determination and courage, and their union on the podium.
Become a volunteer for Sao Paulo 2017
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee invites all physical education undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Youth Parapan American Games’ volunteer programme by 31 October.
Goalball world rankings updated
IBSA have published the goalball rankings as of 30 September, with Brazil leading amongst men and women.
Marek helps athletes dig deep on being ‘Proud Paralympian’
The Polish former Para alpine skier served as an athlete ambassador for the IPC’s education programme which was relaunched during Rio 2016.