PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Heavyweights dominate Brazil’s nationals
Two national records were broke at the Circuito Loterias Caixa last Sunday (9 June).
IPC calls for VISTA2015 bids
All presentations from this year’s edition of the VISTA conference are now available online.
Wimbledon doubles entries confirmed
The third wheelchair tennis Grand Slam event of this year will take place from 5-7 July.
Billets pour les championnats du monde en vente
La compétition, qui aura lieu du 12 au 18 août au Parc Jean-Drapeau, attirera 650 des meilleurs nageurs au monde de 60 pays et, pour les athlètes, elle marquera le début de leur préparation pour les Jeux paralympiques de Rio 2016.
IPC launches ticket giveaway for Grand Prix Final
Enter via Twitter and Facebook for your chance to relive some of the magic of London 2012 at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final in Birmingham, UK.
Dias, Brasil and Oliveira line up in Brazil
The first round of Circuito Caixa Loterias was held in São Paulo, ahead of swimming and athletics World Championships, as well as wheelchair fencing competition.
Swapping goggles for a paddle
Australian Paralympic swimmer has switched her focus to canoe for the Rio 2016 Games.
Changes to equipment rules for 2013/14 season
Teams must submit adaptive equipment form and pictures for approval.
Spain, France favoured at Blind Football Euros
Europe’s top eight football 5-a-side teams will gather for the IBSA Blind Football European Championships this weekend.
Peacock tweet ignites rivalry with Browne
“Do it when it counts and from the front then maybe I’ll take notice……. ;)" Peacock tweets after Browne equals 100m world record