PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Guidelines launched to build athlete leaders
Online resources published to support athletes and membership throughout the process

Vote for December’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Athletes take important steps toward Tokyo 2020 while winter sport athletes impress early in the season

Italian newly-wed’s love for giant slalom reciprocated with first win
Fresh talent and gritty veterans dazzle in last races of World Cup opener
Zijderveld aiming high after Rio lows
'Swimming has been very important to me because when you’re swimming you feel kind of free and you don’t feel like you’re impaired'

Jesper Pedersen back for more crystal globe glory
Following miraculous return after life-threatening illness, Norwegian skier is hungry for more in the new season

Asian Paralympic Committee launch new Strategic Plan
'We’re looking forward to delivering the plan on behalf of our members and for the benefit of Asian para-athletes'

Stellar Canadian comebacks kick off World Cup season
Canadians among the biggest winners in the first three super-G races
Second Nordic Skiing World Cup all about opportune moments
Plenty of points on the line at three cross-country and three biathlon races to be held in Germany

Nohemi Carabali suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years

Vote for the best of December
Two summer and one winter athletes nominated