PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympians honoured by President of Portugal
Four former athletes, as well as the Portugal Paralympic Committee, received awards from Cavaco Silva
Bourseaux headlines Besancon World Para-Triathlon Event
One of France’s most decorated para-triathlete seeks another WPE podium finish in 2015.
Para-Cycling Road World Cup kicks off in Maniago
Home favourite Alex Zanardi is one to watch as the first of four World Cup events begins on Friday.
Indonesia beats China for gold at Bayreuth Open
David Jacobs, Komet Akbar partner to upset top seed China in the men’s Class 10 team event to conclude the four-day para-table tennis tournament.
IPC Governing Board to meet in Tokyo
During three days of meetings, the Board led by IPC President Sir Philip Craven will receive updates on preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Kunieda, Kamiji receive ITF honours
The Japanese duo were among the tennis stars recognised for their achievements in the 2014 season.
Canada’s Toronto 2015 wheelchair basketball teams named
Twenty-four athletes will play in the Parapan Am Games, which serves as a direct qualifier for Rio 2016.
Candidates for APC athlete representative announced
At Toronto 2015, athletes can vote for one of the six who will sit on the Americas Paralympic Committee Executive Committee.
Dutch rider Den Dulk wins double gold in Roosendaal
Nicole Den Dulk rode two different horses to two wins in the grade lb individual, freestyle tests.
Kroell and Kaiser aim for top of the world
The Austrian dancers are amongst the best in the world, but want to capitalise on their performances in 2015.