PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
WADA publishes 2014 Prohibited List
Here’s an overview of noteworthy changes to the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in sport.
Great Britain’s Ricky Balshaw back in business
After smashing his ribs, bruising his kidney and dislocating his knee, Ricky Balshaw is ready to turn the page and start his road to Rio 2016.
IWAS President Paul DePace to serve four more years
Estonia, Libya and Haiti will join IWAS, while wheelchair fencer Radoslaw Stanczuk received one of the organisation’s most prestigious awards.
APC-ABU create historic broadcast partnership in Asia
This partnership will ensure major para-sport events in Asia receive television coverage, including the 2014 Incheon Para-Games.
Call for nominations to IPC Athletes’ Council
National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) have until 3 December to nominate a candidate to represent their athlete voice in the Movement.
Canada aiming to get more kids ‘into the game’
Canadian Paralympic Committee launches fund to support children who are financially disadvantaged and living with a disability to take part in sport.
Five powerlifters with potential
Five athletes who could be future medal hopes at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai and at Rio 2016.
British Para-Swimming unveils new head coach
Former swimmer Rob Greenwood announced as coach who will lead highly successful British squad into Rio 2016.
US athletes ‘stoked’ for NBC to show Paralympics
Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 Paralympic hopefuls from America react to the news that NBC’s networks will be broadcasting the Games.
British Cycling searching for female para-cyclists
British Cycling will hold talent assessment days in October to find the next crop of the nation’s top female para-cyclists.