PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Gordon Reid smashes world’s top three players
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid won his first ITF 1 Series men’s singles title, while the Netherlands’ Jiske Griffioen claimed the women’s singles crown.

Wheelchair fencing world rankings shuffle
The rivalry between Hong Kong’s Yu Chui Yee and Hungary’s Zszusanna Krajnyak is intensifying heading into the final Grand Prix.

Turkey, France haul in table tennis titles
The European Para-Table Tennis Championships came to a close with thrilling action in the team events.

Election results from European Paralympic Committee General Assembly
Ireland’s hosting of EPC General Assembly and Conference comes to successful conclusion on Saturday (5 October).

Lively debate at EPC Conference in Dublin
The European Paralympic Committee President relayed that there are many challenges ahead for the Movement despite the 'magnificent' success at London 2012.
Ceremony tickets for Sochi 2014 on sale
Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies now available for next March's Games.

IPC Powerlifting reveals plans to tackle doping
Raise The Bar- Say No! to Doping will be rolled out across upcoming international competitions.

Carl Murphy scoops major national award
New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Paralympics Ireland honours greats
The Irish Paralympic Order was presented to three individuals at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland.

First international shooting comp begins at Rio range
The 2013 Brazilian Open Shooting Championships will be held at the Rio 2016 shooting range and brings together athletes from seven North and South American countries.