PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2017
The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Cooke says “life with multiple sclerosis is one worth living”
On World Multiple Sclerosis Day (31 May), Australia’s three-time Paralympic cycling champion reflects on her diagnosis almost two decades ago.

Preview: Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix
More than 200 athletes from 29 countries will compete between 2-5 June.
Para trap approved as discipline
Developments for Technical and Classification Rules, as well as 2018 competition calendar are now in the works.

Beijing to host Asia-Oceania wheelchair basketball qualifiers
Beijing to host Asia-Oceania wheelchair basketball qualifiers

Floors sets 100m T43 European record in Paris
Germany’s Johannes Floors goes under 11 seconds for the first time at an international competition in the 100m T43.

French athletes star at inaugural Paris Grand Prix
Nantenin Keita, Mandy Francois-Elie, Timothee Adolphe and Pierre Fairbank were amongst the winners in the French capital on Tuesday.

Workout Wednesday with the USA’s David Blair
The Paralympic discus champion walks us through his day as an athlete, database administrator and father of four.

Tokyo 2020 parties agree basic roles and allocation of costs
The Paralympic Games in Tokyo will take place between 25 August and 06 September.

Para sport in review: May 2017
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during May.