PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Young skiers set for Serbian races
The latest IPC Alpine Skiing youth races will also feature education for young athletes.
Mary Fisher wins New Zealand national award
The para-swimmer has won the national award for her dedication both in and out of the pool
Bowden: Our USA clash won’t be the same story as Sochi
USA goaltender Steve Cash also predicts a ‘good tilt’ at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey A-Pool Worlds in April.
No. 26 Othman’s four record feat
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman broke his own world record four times at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships and plans to make his debut in a higher weight category in 2015.
Russian NPC presents awards, opens new headquarters
Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.
IBSA signs contract with IPC for SDMS system
All IBSA athletes must be registered on the new system by 1 January 2015.
Nominees wanted for Women’s Day award
To mark International Women’s Day, the IPC is calling on its Members to nominate someone who embodies the spirit of the Paralympics and inspires women within it.
IWAS staff to take on new roles and challenges
From 1 December new roles were finalised for the IWAS team.
Australian McGrath embarks on second season
After winning many accolades in his debut season, Curtis McGrath is now looking ahead to Rio 2016
Argentina organiza el primer Día Paralímpico Nacional
La celebración incluirá demostraciones de deportes paralímpicos y la entrega de unos premios conmemorativos a los medallistas de los Juegos Paralímpicos de Tokyo 1964.