PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What to watch: January 2014
The highlight of the first month of 2014 will be big winter sport events prior to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Sweden names Sochi wheelchair curling team
The Swedish Paralympic Committee has named the five players that will represent the country at wheelchair curling at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
French and Belgian youngsters take part in training camp
Nearly 50 young people with impairments attend camp in France which includes Belgian future stars for the first time.
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey previews Sochi 2014 with ‘8 for 8’ series
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey previews Sochi 2014 with ‘8 for 8’ series
Goalball official impressed by Rio 2016
Preparations for the goalball events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games took a big step forward in December with a visit to Brazil from Kari Rasanen, the Goalball Sport Director for the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).
Youth snow circuit heads to Germany
Fourth camp of 18-month-long tour of Europe aims to get youngsters into snow sport and teach them the skills they need.
Stuart Lieberman: 2014 Paralympic predictions
The IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator makes 14 bold sporting predictions for the upcoming year.
Bochet, Gauthier talk Sochi 2014 French TV deal
Alpine skiing stars Marie Bochet and Vincent Gauthier react to France’s announcement of showing 60 hours of live coverage from Sochi 2014.
Sad passing of Dr. Aart Kruimer
IPC sends its condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Aart Kruimer, one of the world's leading figures in classification.
How can USA beat China at Sitting Volleyball Worlds?
Following two silver-medal Paralympic performances, USA’s women’s sitting volleyball team is hungrier than ever to be world No. 1.