PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014 Paralympic tickets go on sale
The Sochi 2014 Games will be held from 7-16 March, with 72 medals being contested across five sports.
Yu Chui Yee: I began fencing because of handsome guys
Hong Kong’s seven-time wheelchair fencing Paralympic gold medallist makes her IPC blog debut, explaining how she got involved in the sport.
Great Britain’s Ricky Balshaw back in business
After smashing his ribs, bruising his kidney and dislocating his knee, Ricky Balshaw is ready to turn the page and start his road to Rio 2016.
Final few days to feedback on IPC Classification Code
Athletes, National Paralympic Committees and International Federations, officials, classifiers, researchers and anyone with an interest in classification are encouraged to give their views.
WADA publishes 2014 Prohibited List
Here’s an overview of noteworthy changes to the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in sport.
IWAS President Paul DePace to serve four more years
Estonia, Libya and Haiti will join IWAS, while wheelchair fencer Radoslaw Stanczuk received one of the organisation’s most prestigious awards.
APC-ABU create historic broadcast partnership in Asia
This partnership will ensure major para-sport events in Asia receive television coverage, including the 2014 Incheon Para-Games.
Call for nominations to IPC Athletes’ Council
National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) have until 3 December to nominate a candidate to represent their athlete voice in the Movement.
Five powerlifters with potential
Five athletes who could be future medal hopes at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai and at Rio 2016.
Canada aiming to get more kids ‘into the game’
Canadian Paralympic Committee launches fund to support children who are financially disadvantaged and living with a disability to take part in sport.