PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Eight countries partake in China Open Athletics Championships
China, Iraq and Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong all had strong showings in Beijing, China.
Benoit Huot: Bringing the World Championships home
Canadian swimmer Benoit Huot makes his blog debut ahead of this summer’s IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal.
What’s next for 16-year-old gold medallist?
At 16, Josef Craig is eyeing World Championship qualification at this week’s British International Disability Swimming Championships.
Weir to compete in Grand Prix Final
British Paralympic champion David Weir confirmed his participation in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final but said he will not take part in the World Championships.
Paralympic champions to line up in Brazil
The third of six IPC Athletics Grand Prix events heads to Sao Paolo, Brazil this week.
Is Goncin Canada’s next Patrick Anderson?
With wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson pondering retirement, everybody’s mentioning Nik Goncin as a promising replacement.
Biathlon issues to be raised at VISTA2013
The question of finding a balance between accessibility and having a competitive edge in biathlon rifle technology will be discussed in-depth at May’s VISTA2013 conference.
Poland’s Pender aims for another podium finish
The three-day IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix is headed to Montreal, Canada.
IWRF to establish Athletes Council
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) hopes to get athletes more involved with the governance of their sport.
Canada’s teen talent set to up his game at Defi sportif
As the football 7-a-side competition at the Defi sportif AlterGo international tournament kicks off in in Montreal, Canada, all eyes will be on Canada’s 15-year-old player Sam Charron.