PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Great Britain ready to sail for gold at Worlds
Alexandra Rickahm and Niki Birrell, as well as Helena Lucas all have a shot at winning gold at next week’s IFDS Sailing World Championships.
Swansea 2014 Championship mark and website launched
There’s now less than one year to go until Swansea, Wales hosts the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.
Finland’s Ylonen named Wheelchair Rugby Euros MVP
See who made the All-Star Team and was named Best in Class at the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby European Championships.
Para-Dressage Europeans to begin in Denmark
The British enter the event as heavy favourites, but 18 other nations will look to steal their thunder on the podium.
UCI World Cup winners to be decided in Canada
Mantane, Canada will host the final round of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup this week.
IPC Alpine Skiing season to kick off in New Zealand
The 2013-14 IPC Alpine Skiing season takes to New Zealand, home to winter sport para-stars Adam Hall and Carl Murphy.
Four Ones to Watch announced as Sailing Worlds approach
Helena Lucas, Heiko Kroeger, Udo Hessels and Aleksander Wang-Hansen are all part of the IPC’s Ones to Watch campaign for sailing.
South Koreans fill IPC Shooting World Cup podium
South Korea shined at the final event of the IPC Shooting World Cup, while the UAE’s Abdulla Alaryani and the USA’s John Joss also starred.
How can Paralympians get noticed?
Prior to Sochi 2014, Canada’s ice sledge hockey players are trying to be pioneers in a world where Paralympians are struggling to attract corporate sponsors.
Weldon returns to Canada to inspire her own children
Visually impaired Robbi Weldon will try to star at home at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup and Road World Championships.