PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Girismen to put athletes at centre of decision making
Gizem Girismen wants to reinforce a system that values athlete ideas so that the IPC can remain athlete-focused.
Positive site visit for alpine skiing Worlds concludes
The Local Organising Committee are planning an exciting programme of events as well as looking to host a great competition in Tarvisio, Italy.
Klug hoping for a ‘good day’ in search of medal
The German Nordic skier is preparing for her home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.
Football 5: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.
Anderson hungry for another Paralympics
South Africa’s lone archer talks about his amazing Paralympic debut experience that has him aiming for Tokyo 2020.
Serbian Paralympians celebrated at City Assembly
Citizens in Belgrade warmly greeted their Paralympians, who brought home nine medals from Rio.
Bidding open for 2017 Para Triathlon competitions
The ITU is opening the process for hosts following the sport’s successful Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Monthly preview: October 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.
Para athletics: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
The Games may be over but here are five thoughts from the Olympic Stadium to keep us entertained during the off-season.
WADA publishes 2017 Prohibited List
The List names which substances are banned both in-and-out-of-competition