PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Bidding process open for wheelchair rugby events
Members can now submit bids to host the IWRF 2016 Paralympic Qualification Tournament and the 2018 IWRF World Championsips.
Marcoux brothers: Five things we do in summer
The Canadian alpine skiing world and Paralympic champions take some time during the summer months to relax and catch-up on other sports.
Tokyo 2020 announces Tokyo Gas as an Official Partner
Tokyo Gas has been a long-time supporter of para-sport in Japan.
Tapper nets double gold at Thailand Para Open
The Australian para-table tennis player captured the women’s singles and double titles in the class 10 events.
Sitting volleyball advances social inclusion in Portugal
The Portuguese Volleyball Federation hosts sitting volleyball events for young people with disabilities, showing that volleyball is a sport for everyone.
China add two world records at Almaty 2015
Two junior world records are also set by Iraqi lifters on day three of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Mohsin breaks world record at Almaty 2015
Iraq’s Paralympic and Worlds silver medallist Rasool Mohsin adds 5kg onto his own world record at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.
Great Britain, Slovakia trade golds at Boccia Euros
Three nations hit gold at the Boccia European Team, Pairs Champs, earning qualification slots for Rio 2016.
Thousands turn out for National Paralympic Day in Britain
The day included top flight swimming and athletics as well as guest apperances from a number of Paralympians
Hyundai & Kia Motors sign PyeongChang 2018 domestic partnership agreement
Under the agreement, they will provide 4,100 automobiles together with a monetary sponsorship for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games operations.