PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
How do you ensure equal opportunities in wheelchair fencing?
During a contest the fencers’ wheelchairs are fastened into medal frames on the floor, allowing freedom of the upper body only.
World's finest wheelchair fencers back in action
After a short interlude, the world's best wheelchair fencers return to competition at the Grand Prix in Warsaw, Poland later this month.
Sweden’s lack of funding is motivation for goalball success
Sweden are looking to get their Rio 2016 bid back on track with victory at the European Goalball Championships B in Hungary.
No. 1: London 2012: inspiring a generation, transforming a nation
The London 2012 Paralympic Games were the best ever, breaking multiple records and inspiring a generation.
London 2012 Paralympic Games voted best moment of the last 25 years
After nominations from around the world, the IPC Governing Board has chosen London 2012 as the best moment to have taken place since the IPC was formed.
Ottobock Running Clinic combines world-class technology and Paralympic experience
Reigning Paralympic and World Champion Heinrich Popow leads a three day running clinic in China to give amputees the skills to improve their freedom of movement and independence.
Brazilian para-sport stars meet President Dilma Rousseff
Athletes from eight sports who had won international medals in 2014 were invited to a special event at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil.
A personal look back at 25 years of the IPC
After working for the IPC for 25 years, Leen Coudenys, IPC Governing Board Executive Assistant, is the organisation’s longest serving employee and knows the organisation better than most
Inas celebrates one year until 2015 Inas Global Games
With one year to go, the Organising Committee are launching a drive to find the additional financial support needed.
Canadian Sochi stars celebrated at awards
Stars from the Canadian Paralympic team that claimed 16 medals in Sochi were celebrated at the 2014 Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards