PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sixteen more records drop in Berlin pool
In total, 22 world records were broken at the 28th Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft swimming competition.
Germany’s Heiko Kroeger sails to gold in Hyeres
Find out which athletes made the podium in one of the major tune-up events ahead of the IFDS Sailing World Championships.
Powerlifting takes step forward in Turkmenistan
An Agitos Foundation supported project, a first of its kind in the country, trains powerlifting referees and classifiers with the aim of holding national championships in the future.
Six swimming world records fall in Berlin
Ingrid Thunem, Jessica Long and Oliver Hynd all touched the wall in top times to open the International Deutsche Meisterschaft event.
Brazil host successful IBSA judo camp
Athletes from 10 different countries had the chance to travel to the next Paralympic Games host city.
Cuban high jumper breaks world record in Sao Paulo
While Cuba’s Luis Felipe Gutierrez Rivero stole the spotlight, several Brazilian youngsters also showcased their promise for Rio 2016.
Competition hots up for gold medals as Swansea 2014 IPC Athletics Euros schedule announced
August’s event to feature 199 medal events during five days of thrilling competition
The future is bright for IPC Alpine Skiing
The sport of para-alpine skiing has an extremely bright future thanks to the number of youngsters competing at major international competitions and winning medals
French snowboarder drops journalism career for Sochi silver
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon is already looking ahead to PyeongChang 2018 and snowboard’s new race format.
Jason Hellwig to be Australian Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Australians have said they are aiming for a top-five finish at the next Paralympic Games.