PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What to watch: October 2013
October will be highlighted by the Youth Parapans and Asian Youth Para-Games, in addition to major IPC Shooting and IWRF Wheelchair Rugby events.
Kelly van Zon’s loss shakes up Table Tennis Euros
The defending Paralympic, world and European champion lost her opening round singles match, making for a thrilling start to the European Championships.
Azerbaijan create Children’s Paralympic Committee
Double-Paralympic champion judoka Iham Zaikyev attended the official launch of the nation’s Children’s Paralympic Committee.
Bode Miller, US Paralympics launch ‘Gateway to Gold’
The USOC have launched a new talent identification programme that aims to help them create the No. 1 Paralympic team in the world.
European women retain table tennis titles in Italy
Several of the top female table tennis players held onto their European titles, though a lot of the top-ranked men were upset in the final rounds.
Ugur Erdener re-elected World Archery President
At the World Archery Congress, in addition to elections, IPC Governing Board Member Rita van Driel received a prestigious award.
Sophie Pascoe in world record breaking form…again
Swimmer follows up IPC Athlete of the Month win with two short-course world records at New Zealand nationals.
Lignano 2013: Five faces to watch
The ITTF Para-Table Tennis Championships will take place from 27 September – 4 October in Lignano, Italy.
Sochi 2014 Paralympic tickets go on sale
The Sochi 2014 Games will be held from 7-16 March, with 72 medals being contested across five sports.
Yu Chui Yee: I began fencing because of handsome guys
Hong Kong’s seven-time wheelchair fencing Paralympic gold medallist makes her IPC blog debut, explaining how she got involved in the sport.