PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Agitos Foundation receives award in Mexico
In recognition of its efforts to develop Para sports in Latin America, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee was honoured.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2016
The public has until 13 December to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.
No. 26 Lithuania and Turkey take maiden Paralympic titles
The Lithuanian men’s and Turkish women’s teams topped the goalball Paralympic podium for the first time ever at Rio 2016.
Canada take opening win at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Paralympic and world champions the USA also won their first game against South Korea.
Finsterau calling for Norway’s Larsen
The five-time World Championships medallist believes the German venue is an important stop on his road to PyeongChang.
No.27: USA seals double gold, Spain surprises
The US men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams had not topped the podium at a same Paralympic Games since Seoul 1988.
Gerard, Griffioen, Wagner retain NEC Masters titles
Joachim Gerard upsets Gordon Reid, while Jiske Griffioen comes back from round-robin struggles for year-end singles championship wins.
Sao Paulo wins 2016 Brazilian School Paralympics
It is the fourth time the Brazilian state seals the title, with Santa Catarina coming in second and Rio de Janeiro completing the podium.
China shine at Asian Para Badminton Champs
China were victorious in eight of the 22 events.
Five fast facts: World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Here is a quick list of things to know prior to watching the four-team sledge hockey tournament.