PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Uganda’s first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory
David Emong won silver in the men’s 1,500m T45/46 at Rio 2016 and, with the support of the Agitos Foundation, is already hoping to take another leap forward in Tokyo, Japan, in four-years-time.
Kosice 2016: Slovakia delight home crowd
World champions Helena Kasicka and Peter Vidasic drew plenty of cheers as they danced to double gold.
Brazil’s boccia team receives Allianz Best Team of the Month for September
The Brazilians upset the resounding favourites South Korea for gold at Rio 2016.
Kosice 2016: Ukraine dominates on day one
Ukrainian dancers were golden in five of the six medal events at the European Championships.
Interview with a champion: Rahman on his 310kg lift
Iran’s Siamand Rahman relives his world record breaking moments in Rio 2016, when he became the first Paralympian to lift over 300kg.
SIUS renews official partnership with IPC Shooting
Swiss company will continue working with IPC Shooting as Official Results and Target Systems Provider until 2024.
Tang reflects on surprise Rio 2016 swimming gold
Wai Lok Tang won Hong Kong’s first medal of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, beating a strong field of competitors.
Czech Republic team to be decided
With just one month remaining until the crucial Worlds B-Pool, the roster will be fixed following the Four Nations tournament in Ostrava.
Martinez recalls first step towards Paralympic gold
Argentina’s sprinter says her performance at the 2011 Parapan Am Games was fundamental in her subsequent sporting success.
New US shooting star in Dahl reflects on Rio
At the age of 20 and as a Paralympic debutant, US shooter McKenna Dahl shook up the shooting world with her historic R5 bronze medal.