PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New Asian Paralympic Committee President elected
The UAE’s Majed Rashed is the new President of the Asian Paralympic Committee after elections were held on Wednesday (3 December).
Canadian swimmers Stein and Rivard win awards
Athletes recognised for their performances at the Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships.
Ripa nominated for Bragd Gold
Swedish Nordic skier amongst those nominated for prestigious award from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
Six athletes shortlisted for Brazilian awards
Brazilian Paralympic Committee announce names of six athletes in the running for best athlete of the year.
Bayley, Whiley and Etherington up for British award
Para-athletes from table tennis, wheelchair tennis and alpine skiing nominated.
Kunz, Schaer and Hug nominated for Swiss sport awards
Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.
IPC deeply saddened by the passing of Margaret Talbot
Former Chair of the IPC Education Committee passed away on Tuesday 2 December.
Santacana and Galindo recognised for sporting excellence
The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.
“Being Active” guide supports people to enjoy a more active lifestyle
Published ahead of the International Day of Disabled People, the guide aims to get more people with an impairment in England active.
Agitos Foundation nominated for Ghana sport award
The Agitos Foundation has been named as a nominee in the Best Disability Sports Contributor category for the Ghana Sports Excellence Awards 2014.