PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Powerlifter Kuzieva commits anti-doping violation for meldonium
The Uzbekistani athlete will not face a period of ineligibility but has had all her results from the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai disqualified.
Vos chasing qualification for PyeongChang 2018
Before the new season got underway, the Dutch snowboarder gave an insight into his plans for the next two years.
Training Tuesdays with Germany’s Clara Klug
The Nordic skiers offers an insight into her training regime ahead of her home World Championships.
Tallest Paralympian lets game stand out
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani helped Iran win sitting volleyball gold, and that is what he wants to be known for.
‘Good feeling’ in Czech Republic camp ahead of Worlds
Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.
NPC Slovenia, Lidl partnership recognised
Their campaign ‘Together in battle: Paralympic athletes and Lidl Slovenia!’ successfully raised awareness of its Para athletes.
No. 40 Big year for Para taekwondo athletes
This year was huge for athletes such as Amy Truesdale and Mahdi Pourrahnama, and also saw the first refugee athlete compete.
Para athletics season in review: Field events
With the 2016 season over we take a look back at the best of the field action.
Dylan Alcott named GQ Sportsman of the Year
The popular men’s fashion, style and culture magazine recognised the wheelchair tennis player’s achievements in 2016.
Meet Mona, the official mascot of Sao Paulo 2017
The female red howler monkey’s name was determined by popular vote in a poll conducted on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s (CPB’s) Facebook page.