PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Great Britain announce Sochi 2014 alpine team
World multi-medallists, injured serviceman and three teenagers amongst skiers selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Sochi 2014

Lapthorne, Wagner win Australian Open quad doubles title
In the singles events, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Yui Kamiji advanced to their first Grand Slam finals.

Man-Gyun Yu quietly joining group of elite goaltenders
The South Korean goaltender is hoping to help his team capture their first ice sledge hockey medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC publishes Rio 2016 Qualification Guide
Find out how athletes can qualify for one of the 22 sports that will be contested at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and where to find the latest news and information.

Perez reveals injury woes nearly destroyed 2013 season
Paralympic champion Amalia Perez’s 2013 season was dominated by an injury she has been carrying since 2011, but has still managed to qualify for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Top 16 tips for athletes to get to grips with Facebook
With the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games fast approaching, athletes and teams can use Facebook to share their stories and build a fan base.

Craig Spence: Tokyo 2020 will be the best ever – fact!
Find out why the IPC's Director of Media and Communications is so much looking forward to 2020.

National Paralympic Day included on Iranian annual calendar
After several successful editions, 16 October now named as the National Paralympic Day in Iranian Calendar.

Australia’s new campaign aims to fund Paralympians
Kurt Fearnley, Chris Bond and Victoria Pendergast are among those fronting Australia’s new Paralympic Games ‘Believe’ campaign.

Six new sports and three disciplines apply for Tokyo 2020 inclusion
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed that six new sports and three disciplines have applied to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.