PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Athletics trains African classifiers
A total of 10 participants from six countries were trained in Namibia with the support of the Agitos Foundation and Norway Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports.
Southorn could focus on triathlon after cycling retirement
New Zealand para-cyclist Fiona Southorn has announced her retirement from cycling, but may turn her attentions to a new sport for Rio.
Kunieda and Khanthasit win wheelchair tennis gold in Incheon
The pair have also secured a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after their Asian Para Games gold in South Korea.
Snowboard lower-limb impairment sport classes to be split
Separate medal events will now take place for riders with a significant impairment in one or both legs and for those with less activity limitation.
Swiss athletes honoured for their achievements
The 12 athletes, who have excelled during 2014, were honoured during a special ceremony held by the Swiss Paralympic Committee.
Jourdren secures gold at EUROSAF Sailing Europeans
The French sailor regularly finished in the top four as he claimed gold in Valencia, Spain, ahead of his compatriot Kevin Cantin.
Arendz focused on 'extremely deep' biathlon field
Canadian biathlon world champion has not committed to competing in cross-country competitions when January’s Nordic skiing World Championships come to Cable, USA.
Top para-sport stories of the week
Major Championships announced, a series of world records at Incheon 2014 and partnership agreements are all highlights from the past seven days.
Iran and China win goalball titles at Incheon 2014
Japan also win two bronze medals on the final day of action at the Asian Para Games.
World's strongest Paralympian adds 7kg to world record
Iran’s Siamand Rahman hauls 292.0kg to add 7kg onto his own world record on the final day of powerlifting competitions at Incheon 2014.