PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Australia names 12 para-athletes for Glasgow 2014
Kurt Fearnley, Madison de Rozario and Angie Ballard are amongst the big name Australians set to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
A day in the life of…Double world and Paralympic champion Jason Smyth
Ever wondered what the world's fastest Paralympian does each day? Wonder no more as Jason Smyth takes us through his day.
Archer Philippe Horner excited by French debut in Nottwil
Having represented Switzerland at many major Championships, Horner will line-up for France at next month's Euros.
Six para-athletes named in Welsh team for Glasgow 2014
World record holder Aled Davies to headline Welsh athletics team at Commonwealth Games
Jade Jones to be tested on and off the track this summer
At just 18 years of age Jones has a busy summer ahead, first tackling her exams before lining up the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.
US Paralympics Nordic Skiing national team named for 2014-15 season
Sochi 2014 medallists Oksana Masters and Tatyana McFadden both named on the team for the season ahead.
Para-sport needs more media coverage says French public
A survey conducted by NPC France has shown a growing interest in para-sport and its athletes.
Croatian table tennis duo could challenge in Beijing
After winning singles titles at May’s Slovenian Open in Lasko, the Croatian pair of Sandra Paovic and Andela Muzinic both could be title contenders at September’s ITTF Para Table Tennis World Championships in Beijing, China.
Ones to watch at the European Wheelchair Fencing Championships
Find out who you should keep an eye our for between 7-12 June as competition gets underway in Strabourg, France.
Second round of project to strengthen NPCs launches
After a successful launch in February 2014, the Agitos Foundations’ Organisational Capacity Programme is being rolled out for a second time.