PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Road to Pajulahti 2017 video series launched
The Finnish Sports Association of Persons with Disabilities launched a video series to raise awareness of goalball ahead of the European Championships, from 18-22 September.

World Para Athletics level 2 classifier training course concludes in Australia
The course in Canberra is one of many education courses planned for around the world this year in the sport of Para athletics.

How to follow opening World Para Swimming World Series
For the first time the World Series will take place in five countries across Europe and the Americas – starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Italy to play Canada in Torino semifinals
South Korea will also face Norway for a shot at the overall win of the Torino Para Ice Hockey International Tournament in Italy.

Teams set for World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Ten teams will go for the world title and also get a sample of the venue that will host the sport at PyeongChang 2018.
Dates, location for first Para trap World Cup confirmed
Lonato, Italy, will host the competition in September 2017.

Para athletics record breakers – February
Find our who raised the bar in terms of performance this month in Para athletics

Monthly preview: March 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.

Miriam Malone new Paralympics Ireland CEO
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO for Paralympics Ireland, I look forward to repaying the trust shown to me,” Malone said after the announcement.

Final PyeongChang 2018 Chef de Mission seminar begins
Nearly 100 delegates from around the world are in South Korea for final updates ahead of next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.