PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Italy all set to compete on home ice
Norway, Canada and South Korea and the hosts will face each other at an international tournament in Torino from Monday (7 December).

Adecco video challenges stereotypes in workplaces
A hidden camera captures people's reactions on their potential boss having an impairment.

McFadden’s profile ready for serious boost
With Rio 2016 fast approaching, the US Paralympic and world champion is about to become a firm household name in the US according to industry experts.

Proud Paralympian pilot concludes in Hungary
A successful final workshop took place at the IPC Powerlifting European Open in Eger, and also involved IPC partner Adecco.

Para World Sailing Championships: Fitzgibbon, Tesch cruise to gold
The Australian duo had no trouble defending their SUKD18 world title as the final race wrapped up the Championships.

IPC President: “Paralympic Games are greatest showcase on earth"
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IPC President blogs about why he thinks the Paralympic Games are the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.

BPA welcome Allianz UK as Official Partner
The British Paralympic Association has signed the insurance company as an official partner.

Sir Philip’s @Paralympic Team Yearns to Play Hoops with the @POTUS
“It’s surprising the impact [the Paralympics] really has on you… It’s an untapped fuel for humanity that we really need to start using.” - Bode Miller, U.S. Olympic Skier

The Foundation for Global Sports Development extends partnership to Agitos Foundation
The organisation’s support is helping to increase the reach and visibility of para-sport projects under the Grant Support Programme.
USA’s Masters triumphs at cross-country World Cup
A series of Russian skiers also take their second victories of the competition in long distance races in Tyumen, Russia.