PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
“Time to focus on engaging the Rio public”, IPC tell Rio 2016
With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway continue unbeaten run
Norway, Switzerland remain undefeated teams after five sessions.
Paralympics Ireland launches ‘More Than Sport’ campaign
The campaign aligns with the announcement of the NPC’s 2016 Athlete Panel.
My best and worst moments: Canada’s Brent Lakatos
The multiple T53 world champion shares his career highs and lows.
Finland rout Belgium/Netherlands in Worlds C-Pool
Finland, Austria will face off for promotion into the B-Pool on Thursday.
China’s Hu adds 6kg onto powerlifting world record
A further two wins make it a great day for China at the IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jussi Immonen to take charge of Finnish wheelchair rugby
Finland turns to Immonen to develop sport ahead of Tokyo 2020.
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway stays unbeaten
The Norwegians defeated 2015 Worlds runner-up China to go 3-0.
Last chance for powerlifters to rank for Rio 2016
Nearly 200 athletes from 40 countries will take their last chance to move up the rankings for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Austria take opening game over Belgium/Netherlands
Jurgen Haindl was the star of the show at the C-Pool Worlds in Novi Sad, Serbia, scoring six goals.