PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Horrie, Bolshakova cap off Rowing Worlds with gold
Australia’s Erik Horrie and Russia’s Natalia Bolsakova won the men’s and women’s singles sculls events at the World Rowing Championships.

Nominees for 2013 IPC Governing Board elections announced
A total of 31 nominations have been approved by the IPC for 28 candidates.
Herning 2013: Behind the scenes
The volunteers, commentators and Danish chef d’equipe at the European Para-Dressage Championships were all there for a reason.

Marlou Van Rhijn launches youth camp in Aruba
Dutch Paralympic and two-time world champion travels to the Caribbean island as part of efforts to develop para-sport.

Rowing world champs: What to watch
The 2013 World Rowing Championships run from 25 August to 1 September in Chungiu, South Korea. A total of 40 crews are competing from 17 countries.

World rowing champs get underway
Heats from day one see teams from Russia, Brazil, Norway, Israel, Australia France and the USA advance to the finals.

Latest world cup success for New Zealand
Home racers Corey Peters and Adam Hall amongst medallists at Mount Hutt.

Top results for British riders at Para-Dressage Euros
Great Britain was once again the main winner on the final day of the JYSK FEI European Para-Dressage Championships in Herning, Denmark yesterday.

Entries for 2014 powerlifting world champs open
Athletes can enter the competition to be held in Dubai from today (26 August) until 30 November, 2013.

After rowing world champs, Sochi may beckon for Masters
Oksana Masters and team mate Rob Jones compete in the 2013 World Rowing Championships this week as Masters eyes a nordic skiing debut at Sochi 2014.