PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Chuck Aoki: Changing society’s mindset about disability
The US wheelchair rugby player gives his view on the role media can play in portraying people with an impairment.
Agitos Foundation paves Road to Rio 2016
The first of four workshops for coaches, classifiers, athletes and sport managers, run in partnership with Rio 2016 and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, will start on Saturday (18 April).
Rodzik and Okoniewski to meet at Poland World Cup
European pistol champion Filip Rodzik will headline for the hosts, against his teammate and rival Slawomir Okoniewski.
USA’s McFadden wins Laureus Sport Award
The US Paralympian was honoured for her achievements in both athletics and cross-country skiing.
Foundation for Global Sports Development pledges support
A grant of USD 75,000 is to be used to fund education and awareness around IPC Ice Sledge Hockey and the Paralympic Movement.
Abbott World Marathon Majors wheelchair series announced
New series will see the world's best marathon racers compete for an annual USD 50,000 prize.
IPC President tells UN the Paralympics are a world leader in driving social inclusion
Sir Philip Craven and three-time Paralympian were speaking at a special event to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
Li aims to get back to world title winning form at Beijing Grand Prix
The 26-year-old T53 wheelchair racer will be hoping to hit form at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as October’s World Championships fast approach.
Swedish Paralympic Committee announces candidate list for Rio 2016
The list features athletes who could make next year’s Paralympic Games and will be updated as the event gets closer.
#WorkoutWednesday with Australia’s Rheed McCracken
The T34 wheelchair racer guides us through a typical day of training ahead of October’s World Championships in Doha, Qatar