PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Holger Nikelis motivated for Euros by past failures
Despite winning at London 2012, Germany’s Holger Nikelis is still looking to regain his men’s Class 1 table tennis European title.
Richard Whitehead finishes epic race across Britain
200m T42 Paralympic champion completes 977 mile run from John O’Groats, Scotland, to Land’s End in Cornwall, hitting target of 40 marathons in 40 days.
IPC Governing Board elections booklet published
All IPC Members allowed to vote in elections that will take place on 24 November.
IPC Medical Committee discusses Sochi 2014 plans
The IPC Medical Committee held their annual meeting in Bonn, Germany, focusing on their activities leading up to and during the Sochi 2014 Games.
Injured Sophie Christiansen flattered by attention
Since nearly winning the IPC’s Athlete of the Month Award, British rider Sophie Christiansen has fallen off her horse, breaking her collarbone.
Bosnia, Russia swipe sitting volleyball European titles
The 2013 European ParaVolley Championships offered some thrilling final matches.
Panorama, VGTRK, RBC TV to showcase Sochi 2014
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.
Sochi 2014 picks 3,000 artists for ceremonies
The main performers of the Opening and Closing ceremonies will continue to be chosen throughout September.
New IPC classification research centre opens in Brisbane
Three IPC Classification Research and Development Centres are launching around the world to enhance sport-specific classification in Paralympic sport.
USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.