PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Canadian Paralympic Committee elect new President
At its 2017 Annual General Meeting a new board of directors was elected for the next four years.

IPC mourns passing of Sergey Samoylov
The World Para Ice Hockey Sport Technical Committee member and coach passed away.
Riders take on Quadrille in Waregem
Denmark's Rio 2016 medallist Stinna Tange Kaastrup is among the top riders to watch for in Belgium.

Five reasons to be interested in Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Over 180 athletes from seven countries will compete in the third Grand Prix of the season in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 21-23 April.
Reid seeks to complete career Grand Slam in 2017
The British wheelchair tennis player is hoping to win Roland Garros and the US Open singles titles to add to the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles he claimed in 2016.
Gangneung 2017: Canada wins record fourth world title
Canada wins gold, USA takes silver and South Korea snags bronze at 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool

Brazilians set to shine at home swimming World Series
Fourteen-time Paralympic champion Daniel Dias is amongst those set to get their season underway in Sao Paulo from Friday (21 April).

Para ice hockey programme to be held in Great Britain
Players from across Great Britain will gather in May for the first ever GB women’s Para ice hockey development camp.

Brazilian athletes in hunt for Worlds qualification
The World Para Swimming World Series and World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Sao Paulo are important for Brazil’s national stars.

Para equestrian receives exposure in USA
A World Cup in Omaha for able-bodied riders also featured a Para equestrian demonstration event.