PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Lifetime ban dropped after athlete’s former partner admits sabotage
Powerlifter Gunduz Ismayilov was banned for life in 2004 after a second anti-doping violation in four years.
Gustavo Fernandez, Stephane Houdet roll into semis
Enticing semi-final matchups have been set at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, as Gustavo Fernandez will play Joachim Gerard and Stephane Houdet will challenge Shingo Kunieda.
Gavin Bellis, Kathryn Ross named Para-Crew of Year
After winning the world title in the TA mixed double sculls event this year, the Australian duo will be honoured at a gala dinner in the Estonian capital of Tallinn.
World Archery changes classification rules
To participate in para-archery, athletes’ impairment must now have a direct and important impact on their archery performance.
Tuchinov, Nemati grab golds to wrap up Archery Worlds
Russia finished atop the medal standings at the 2013 World Archery Para-Championships, followed by Great Britain and Turkey.
HAVE YOUR SAY on the future of the Paralympic Games!
As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.
Medicines regulator health warning on supplement OxyElite Pro
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a public warning today about serious liver and heart problems associated with two versions of sport supplement OxyElite Pro.
Caixa Loterias Circuit closes Brazil’s calendar
Athletics and swimming national competitions close a year filled with good results for Brazilian athletes at IPC Swimming and IPC Athletics World Championships.
Rio 2016 launches Paralympic pictograms
Individual pictograms have been launched for all Paralympic sports that will be part of the Rio 2016 Games programme.
David Wagner prevails over Lucas Sithole to advance
David Wagner advanced to the quads final and Jordanne Whiley upset world No. 2 Sabine Ellerbrock at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.