PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Beatrice Vio wins 2017 Laureus Award
The Italian wheelchair fencer won the prestigious award following an incredible Paralympics debut at Rio 2016.
Wheelchair basketball European men’s groups decided
The 2015 medallists Great Britain, Turkey and Germany were drawn in the same group for this year’s Championships.
Portugal’s Sporting CP claims Malmo Open goalball title
The Portuguese club went undefeated in Sweden.
Ukraine and France land gold in cross-country relays
The mixed relay was won by the Ukrainian team, whilst France topped the podium in the open relay at the World Championships in Finsterau, Germany.
Para table tennis leaders meet in Brondby
The heads of the ITTF’s Para table tennis division met in Denmark to discuss the busy year ahead.
Swimmers to represent Portugal at opening World Series
A trio of athletes, including triple Paralympian David Grachat, will compete in Copenhagen, Denmark from 11-12 March.
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Germany celebrate double individual gold in Finsterau
The home crowd was ecstatic as Martin Fleig and Anja Wicker raced to victory in the men's and women's biathlon individual sitting at the World Championships.
The priest who acts as timekeeper in Finsterau
Bernhard Kraus, priest at the local church, volunteers at the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Germany.
Riders recognised for 2016 performances
Pepo Puch, Stinna Tange Kaastrup and Sanne Voets were among the athletes receiving honours from their nations.