PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British Paralympians inspire at Sports Fest
Paralympic start Jonnie Peacock, Sophie Christiansen and others gave the public a chance to try out Paralympic sports and see how they can get involved.
Czech’s Kubes may be sledge hockey’s best kept secret
The leading defender on the Czech Republic’s ice sledge hockey team may fly under the radar, but he has been key to the programme’s growth.
IPC Athletics to hold Sport Forum
IPC Athletics, together with NPCs and IOSDs will meet to discuss the sport’s progress and Rio 2016 event programme.
Korea hold second sledge hockey clinic
Korea’s ice sledge hockey team invited a former American Paralympic coach over to help enhance their programme for the future.
African NPCs try to maintain momentum
The IPC led a workshop in South Africa with 10 National Paralympic Committees to try to help them maintain the momentum they gained from London 2012.
What to watch: December
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in December.
No. 28: German sitting volleyball team snag bronze
Germany’s bronze-medal sitting volleyball match against Russia was a nailbiter, but the team pushed through to win the coveted Paralympic medal they had worked so long and hard for.
Hungary, Ukraine shine at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup
Hungary’s Zsuzsanna Krajnyak and Ukraine’s Anton Datsko headlined the winners at last weekend’s Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.
USA, Canada win big in Calgary
USA toppled Japan, 8-0, and Canada defeated Norway, 4-1, on Day 2 of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
