PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Cassidy hopes to end frustration with London Marathon success
Canadian knows to win Vigrin Money London Marathon he will have to beat Paralympic champion Weir and world title holder Hug.
Dramatic finale sees Mahmoud take gold in Dubai
Randa Mahmoud sets a new women's -86kg world record, depriving Paralympic champion Loveline Obiji of the world title at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Eleven para-equestrian titles awarded in France
The year’s first major competition showcased what fans might expect at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games later this year.
“Performances now on a par with able-bodied skiers,” says Mestre
After eight years as the helm of IPC Alpine Skiing, Sylvana Mestre believes Sochi 2014 provided a significant breakthrough.
Urece implementing change in Brazil
The Brazilian NGO is using sport as a tool for social change and is becoming a social business.
NPC Haiti’s national day making headlines
The Agitos Foundation is helping to support para-sport in Haiti on 17 October of each year.
Walt Thompson elected ACSM Vice President
The IPC Sports Science Committee member has assumed a leadership role at the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise organisation.
USA’s Declan Farmer voted Sochi 2014’s Best Male Athlete
At just 16 years old, he helped the USA win their second straight ice sledge hockey Paralympic title.
Eight wheelchair rugby teams listed for Canada Cup
Find out more about the final major tune-up tournament before the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships.
Para-Cycling Track Worlds to feature 122 athletes
Australia, Great Britain and the USA enter the competition with the world’s top riders.