PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC President: “Rio 2016 Paralympics will grow awareness"
On the strength of unprecedented summer Paralympics coverage across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and TeamUSA.org, the global head of the Paralympic Movement believes the Games will be a major platform to further educate the U.S. about disabilities.
“Rio is almost ready to stage unmissable Games,” says IPC President
Sir Philip Craven hopes Rio 2016 will set new records in terms of spectator attendance, TV audiences, athletic performance and social legacy.
Me and my coach: Ireland’s Michael McKillop and his father Paddy
The Irish middle distance runner and his dad talk about the working relationship that has resulted in medal success at all levels.
2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships kick off in Dubai
The first ever IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships were officially opened on Sunday 6 March in Dubai, UAE, as fireworks lit up the night sky overlooking the picturesque Dubai marina.
Overall alpine skiing World Cup globes decided in Aspen
Great Britain, Germany, Russia and Japan all enjoy overall victories in men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired classifications for the 2015-16 season.
Keith Gabel: My three heroes
Sochi 2014 bronze medallist explains why Theodore Roosevelt, his uncle Jim and all people with impairments inspire him.
Off the beaten track: Germany’s Markus Rehm
The long jumper who holds the Paralympic, world and European titles, as well as the world record, talks about jumping off a 10m diving board for German TV show.
Algeria, Egypt play for goalball African titles
Both men and women’s teams face off in the finals for Paralympic qualification.
Wheelchair basketball star Beijer getting used to pressure
As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.
Marie Bochet reacts to clean sweep of alpine World Cups
The Frenchwoman is unbeaten in 13 races across technical and speed disciplines.