PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Baku hosts first ever boccia national championships of Azerbaijan
IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons attended the historic event
Just days left to vote for Rio 2016 mascot names
The public have until Sunday 14 December to vote for their favourite names for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic mascots.
No. 22 IPC innovates on digital
As digital media continues to play an important role in fan experiences, the IPC has led the way with innovative projects in 2014.
No. 18 Para-snowboard makes sensational debut
Dutch rider Bibian Mentel-Spee and the USA’s Evan Strong became the first Paralympic champions at Sochi 2014, and the sport has continued to progress.
Girona, Spain, to stage IPC's VISTA conference in October 2015
Keynote speakers will be announced shortly, but the IPC’s has called upon a broad audience to submit abstracts for consideration before 15 February 2015.
Michael Johnson welcomed as shooting athlete liaison
New Zealand’s multiple Paralympic and worlds medallist will be the voice of para-sport shooters around the world.
Mentel-Spee: Four riders to watch in 2014-15
One of the pioneers of para-snowboard, Dutch Paralympic champion Bibian Mentel-Spee, offers her tips on the athletes to watch ahead of the 2015 Worlds.
Morii: ‘I have no plans to retire’
Japanese quadruple Worlds gold medallist skier Taiki Morii is entering his seventh season in 2014-15, but is not considering hanging up sit-ski just yet.
Russian athletes dominate first day of IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup
Sochi 2014 hosts won four out of six races in biathlon sprint on Wednesday (10 December) in Vuokatti, Finland.
Paralympian appointed to UK Athletics Board
Anne Wafula-Strike joins UK Athletics as a non-executive director