PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Governing Board elections booklet published
All IPC Members allowed to vote in elections that will take place on 24 November.
Bosnia, Russia swipe sitting volleyball European titles
The 2013 European ParaVolley Championships offered some thrilling final matches.
Injured Sophie Christiansen flattered by attention
Since nearly winning the IPC’s Athlete of the Month Award, British rider Sophie Christiansen has fallen off her horse, breaking her collarbone.
Panorama, VGTRK, RBC TV to showcase Sochi 2014
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.
USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.
Top names in IPC shooting confirmed for European Champs
Biggest gathering of international shooters since London 2012 to kick off in Alicante from 20-25 October.
Sweden’s world No. 1 table tennis player ‘fearless’
Anna-Carin Ahlquist will look to follow-up her Class 3 Paralympic title with a European title later this month in Lignano, Italy.
New IPC classification research centre opens in Brisbane
Three IPC Classification Research and Development Centres are launching around the world to enhance sport-specific classification in Paralympic sport.
Sochi 2014 picks 3,000 artists for ceremonies
The main performers of the Opening and Closing ceremonies will continue to be chosen throughout September.