PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
APC President to be elected at Friday’s General Assembly
During the 12th Americas Paralympic Committee General Assembly elections will take place for the APC Executive Committee.
Wheelchair dance allows mixed nationality couples
Temporary waiver for all competitions, except World or regional championships, is introduced to further develop the sport.
Torino 2013: Sweden preview
What you need to know about Sweden before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.
Ice sledge hockey from Torino to be streamed live
Fans around the world will be able to watch all games from next week’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament live online.
Iran holds first national throwing champs, seminar
National Paralympic Committee athletics championship in throwing events attended by Paralympians and world champions.
Brazilian medal hopes head to Youth Parapans
Brazil fields strong team of youngsters, including world champions, for the Youth Parapan American Games being held in Buenos Aires.
Sochi 2014 Paralympics scheduled released
There will be 72 sets of medals contested across five sports at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Andrew Parsons to serve on Tokyo 2020 Commission
Brazil’s IPC Governing Board Member will participate on the IOC Co-ordination Commission to help ensure a successful 2020 Games.
Youth Parapans welcome 17 countries to Buenos Aires
The Opening Ceremony of the Youth Parapan American Games drew government officials and 600 athletes in Argentina.
Torino 2013: Germany preview
What you need to know about Germany before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.