PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Competition schedule announced for wheelchair dance Worlds
Two days packed with dance across singles and couples events will take place in Rome, Italy, from Saturday.
Krako in recovery after knee surgery
Slovakian Paralympic champion out for 2015-16 after carrying an injury sustained just before the 2015 World Championships.

IPC Athletics 2016 Grand Prix dates announced
In 2016, 10 Grand Prix will take place in five continents and athletes will get a taste of what they can expect at Rio 2016.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – October 2015
The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Hosts announce team for powerlifting European Open
A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.

Leirfallom looks forward to ‘exhilarating’ season
As the IPC Alpine Skiing Race Director for 2015-16, Leirfallom aims to focus on moving the World Cup series forward.

South Africa and Switzerland secure Rio 2016 spots
Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.

NPC Libya sign agreement with German city
The agreement would set up training camps for Libyan para-athletes in Cottbus.

Carla Qualtrough appointed Canada’s Minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities
IPC President Sir Philip Craven sends his congratulations on the two-time Paralympian’s new role.

Grand Slam champions head UNIQLO Doubles Masters
The tournament is the ITF’s year-end championship for the top wheelchair doubles players.