PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Daisuke Ikezaki reflects on Rio 2016 bronze medal
Japan made history at Rio 2016 by becoming the first Asian nation to win a wheelchair rugby medal at a Paralympic Games.

Slovakian coach aims high for Worlds B-Pool
Miroslav Drab talks player recruitment, retention and training ahead of the ice sledge hockey Worlds B-Pool.

No. 45 German Nordic skiers break into top three
Headlined by Martin Fleig and Vivian Hosch, the hosts of the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships made big improvements in 2015-16.

Mentel-Spee stronger than ever
Despite an ongoing battle with cancer, the Dutch world champion snowboarder will return to the snow this season.

Murray and Thomas retire from boccia
The British Paralympians have announced their retirement from the sport.

World champion snowboarders ready for return
The Para snowboard season begins in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, on 16 November, featuring a star-studded field.

Everything set for first alpine skiing Europa Cup races
From Thursday (17 November) the season gets underway with a packed field in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.

The IPC media team shortlisted for three European Excellence awards
The team has been shortlisted for Communications Team of the Year, Online Video Channel and PR Professional of the Year.

No. 46 Slovakians Kasicka, Vidasic perform last dance
Helena Kasicka and Peter Vidasic swept all three European titles in front of their home crowd, a grand way to bow out from the sport.
Chilean youngsters Monsalve, Pino seek home crowd support
The 19-year-old table tennis players are among those to watch at the 2016 PTT Chile Open.