PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Japan are runaway winners at Asian Youth Para Games
The Asian Youth Para Games came to a close, with Japan, Iran and China finishing in the top three in the medal standings.
Bangkok 2013: Top 10 archery athletes to watch
The field of medal contenders is wide open for the World Archery Para-Championships, which begin on Friday (1 November).
Teams head to IBSA Goalball European Championships
Finland’s men and Denmark’s women will enter next week’s event as the favourites to win European titles.
Andrea Macri: From roof collapse to two Paralympics
Italy’s Andrea Macri finished fourth in wheelchair fencing at the London 2012 Paralympics and is now heading to Sochi 2014 to compete in ice sledge hockey.
Japan surging ahead at Asian Youth Para Games
With a day to go, Japan, Iran and China lead the medal standings at the Asian Youth Para Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Iran’s Zahra Nemati acts as role model of Muslim women
With more Muslim women taking part in Paralympic sport, Iran is leading the way to inspire female athletes to get involved.
Hall, Murphy to lead New Zealand’s Sochi 2014 team
Despite fielding just three athletes, New Zealand’s team for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games could bring home multiple gold medals.
Ice sledge hockey groups determined for Sochi 2014
Find out which four teams will play in Group A and which will play in Group B at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
#ShaveTheDate for IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Movember
Canada’s Graeme Murray, Czech Republic’s Erik Fojtik, Norway’s Loyd Remi Solberg, Russia’s Dmitry Lisov and the USA’s Josh Sweeney will raise awareness for men’s health and sport.
Iranian powerlifters steal spotlight in Kuala Lumpur
Japan and Iran jumped ahead of Malaysia to take the top two spots in the medal standings at the Asian Youth Para Games.