PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Masoud Ashrafi elected as Secretary General of NPC Iran
Ashrafi will succeed former Secretary General Amir Mandegarfard.
Poland hosts 6th International Goalball Tournament
China defeated Algeria in the final to take the men’s event, whilst Turkey won the women’s title following a win over Russia.
Records fall at IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Rio
One world and two Americas records were set on the third day of the competition which is acting as a Rio 2016 test event.
“How I got into…” with Jonnie Peacock
In May’s edition of ‘How I got into…’ we find out how Great Britain’s Paralympic sprint champion Jonnie Peacock started out in Para athletics.
Egypt to host first African Para Taekwondo Champs
The competition will also debut athletes from Afghanistan, Germany and Nigeria in a Para taekwondo event for the first time.
NPC New Zealand adds two members to High Performance staff
Dr. Melissa Wilson will serves as Athlete Development Manager, and Kieran Wall joins as Community Development Manager.
Sport week: 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Here are 10 athletes you cannot miss in action at this September’s Paralympic Games.
Hug delighted with Rio competition opportunity
The Swiss “Silver Bullet” was in action on the fourth and final day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in the 2016 Paralympic Games host city.
Nicaragua hosts youth talent camp
The project, funded by the Agitos Foundation, brought together six Central American countries and has identified young athletes, trained coaches and benefitted hundreds.
New PyeongChang 2018 President steps up with activities
Hee-beom Lee has hit the ground running with preparations for the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games.