PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Series of swimming training courses to end 2015
Technical officials and classifiers will have the chance to take part in training courses in Singapore and the USA.
Snowboard stars to hit slopes in Landgraaf
Around 70 athletes from 17 countries, including world and Paralympic champions, will begin the season in the Netherlands from 18-20 November.
No. 45 Powerlifting raises the bar on development
In 2015 IPC Powerlifting has seen a 45.7 per cent increase in licensed athletes and will have hosted three regional Championships by the end of the year.
Training Tuesdays: Nazmiye Muratli
The Turkish Paralympic champion reveals her training regimen ahead of the IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships from 24-28 November.
Zverev suspended for Anti-Doping violation
The Russian sprinter tested positive for cannabis at June’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
Croatia holds dinner in the dark benefit
The event for “Foundation Paralympian” was held in complete darkness to provide a unique experience from the perspective of blind and visually impaired athletes.
Mayrhofer raises expectations after world title win
The Austrian snowboard banked slalom world champion is now targeting a Paralympic medal.
China, Japan take top prizes at goalball Asia-Pacific Champs
Defending Paralympic champions Japan proved they are still the team to beat head of Rio 2016.
Ukraine defeats Russia in sitting volleyball thriller
Ukraine women win the European crown.
UCI World Cycling Centre hosts para-cycling camp
The camp provided athletes and coaches with training ahead of Rio 2016, and two more camps will be held before the Games.