PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Governing Board elections set for Sunday afternoon
Roles of President, Vice President and Members at Large will be elected beginning at 13:30 (CET).
No. 39: Stephane Houdet’s magical Roland Garros
Just hours after defeating Shingo Kunieda for the Roland Garros singles titles, Stephane Houdet partnered with him to win the doubles title.
No. 38: Parapan and Asian Youth Games a success
October’s Parapan American and Asian Youth Games may have very well produced future Paralympians.
Paralympic Awards presented to winners in Athens
Find out which athletes and media were honoured for their top performances and coverage at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Bibian Mentel steps out on home snow
Current world No. 1 kicks off arguably the most important season of her para-snowboard career in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
World, Paralympic champions prepare for short course
Some of Great Britain's finest World and Paralympic champions will be among the 290 disabled swimmers at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, this weekend (23-24 November), the largest event of its kind in the country for some time.
Mentel, Shea top season opener podium
Dutch and American riders begins season with victory heading into the World Cup on Friday (22 November).
Who will win Best Team award?
The nominees for this Paralympic Sport Award category include: Australia wheelchair rugby, Brazil football 5-a-side and Canada men’s wheelchair basketball.
IPC Conference begins in Athens
Attendees learn more about the Agitos Foundation, IPC Sports Strategic Plans and hear from IPC Governing Board candidates.
No. 40: China’s Panfeng Feng becomes table tennis star
There’s no better way to follow up London 2012 double-gold than winning another pair of golds at a regional Championships in your home country.