PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWBF Executive Council meet at House of Basketball
The first meeting of 2017 took place between 8-9 April
London calling – Belgium’s Peter Genyn
After receiving a congratulatory call from the King of Belgium after Rio 2016 success, the T51 racer is hungry for more medals at London 2017.
Gangneung 2017: USA beat Canada in heated rivalry game
USA, South Korea and Italy all come up big on fifth day of the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool.
Chile stages training camp for young Para athletes
Thirty three youngsters took part in the ‘Para Chile Talents’ programme held in the city of Coquimbo.
Canadian Ferguson retires from wheelchair basketball
The seven-time Paralympian is hanging up her number 12 jersey.
Ibrahmi lays down marker ahead of London 2017
The Tunisian thrower was in fine form at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunis.
Gangneung 2017: South Korea surprises on its home ice
With both of its goaltenders stepping up and its forwards finding the net, the tournament’s host nation is on track for a medal.
Gangneung 2017: An inside look at Canada-USA rivalry
The two rivals have three gold medals each in Para ice hockey World Championships history.
Holiday Hotspot with Ireland’s Jason Smyth
The fastest Paralympian on the planet tells us his favourite holiday destination.
Chris Vos: My top three moments from 2017
The Dutch snowboarder had a 2016-17 season to remember claiming two world titles and winning two World Cup globes.