PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

UAE’s first female Paralympian features in fourth “My Incredible Story”
Thuraya Al Zaabi reflects on how para-athletics changed her life and looks ahead to the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Doha 2015 prediction panel
Ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships, a number of journalists and coaches have been giving their predictions for some key races.

IPC and Jet Set Sports partner through 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.

Vejle 2015: Denmark, Great Britain among the teams advancing
The first day of group, team stages of the para-table tennis Europeans wrapped up.
WWRC15: USA stun Australia for spot in finals
Classic rivals the USA and Canada will battle for the gold medal.

Akeem Stewart ready to take on the world
Trinidad and Tobago’s athlete targets gold in both the men’s discus and javelin throws at the IPC Athletics World Championships.
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders

Vejle 2015: Valera, Partyka win European titles
Spain’s Alvaro Valera took gold in the men’s class 6 single; Poland’s Natalia Partyka took the crown in the women’s class 10.
Martin inspired for Doha 2015 by his teammates
The US T52 racer and multiple world champion, believes training at the University of Illinois will inspire him to greater things.

Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Arab Art
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Arab Art (Arabic version below)