PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Blind football reaches Denmark
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) conducted a training camp aimed at local players, coaches and volunteers, between 27-28 May.

Tokyo 2020 announces Recruit Holdings as official partner
This brings the total number of Tokyo 2020 domestic partners to 43, including 28 official partners, plus the five Worldwide Partners.

Para sports event gathers thousands in Tel Aviv
The Paralympic happened event, which aims to promote Para sports across the country, took place in the Israeli city for a sixth time.

Dutch riders dominate in Roosendaal
The Netherlands’ Rio 2016 gold medallist Sanne Voets led the way on home soil, from 26-28 May.
Monthly preview: June 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2017
The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Andrea Macri named Para ice hockey Athlete Representative
The Italian will serve as the athlete voice on the sport’s STC.

Paris Grand Prix – Five things we learned
The French capital staged a World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time this week.

Five reasons to be interested: Nottwil Grand Prix
More than 200 of the world’s best athletes will be lining up in Switzerland.

Agitos Foundation launches 2017 Grant Support Programme
A total of EUR 650,000 will be made available for Para sports development projects around the world for a fifth year in a row.