PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athletes with high support needs - get in touch
The International Paralympic Committee wants to hear the views of athletes and support staff with experience of competitions.

Tomakomai 2016: Czech Republic team preview
What you need to know about the Czech Republic ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

British sledge hockey turns programme around
The underdogs are aiming for a top-three finish at the World Championships B-Pool.

Slovakia ready to prove PyeongChang 2018 potential
Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.
Making a Splash: Wenpan overcomes rookie blues
The five-time Paralympic champion looks back on a series of stunning performances in 2016 and sets his sights on 2020.
IPC, Sport Singapore announce partnership
The partnership will help establish an education framework to develop Para sports in the region.

FIS, IPC Alpine Skiing partner on youth races
Six races around the world will feature young Para athletes competing at FIS events for the first time.

No. 39: Yuan Yanping extends winning streak in Rio
China’s 40-year-old judoka became the women’s +70kg undisputed Paralympic champion, adding a third gold medal to her haul.

Powerlifter Kuzieva commits anti-doping violation for meldonium
The Uzbekistani athlete will not face a period of ineligibility but has had all her results from the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai disqualified.

Training Tuesdays with Germany’s Clara Klug
The Nordic skiers offers an insight into her training regime ahead of her home World Championships.