PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tatyana McFadden headlines Chicago marathon
Men’s race to feature returning champions Josh Cassidy, Kurt Fearnley and Heinz Frei.
Jon Santacana out injured just months before Sochi
World number one and Spanish medal hopeful for Sochi 2014 laid up until at least January.
Top 10 para-athletes to follow on Twitter ahead of Rio 2016
With three years to go until Rio 2016, we have drawn up a list of 10 para-athletes you should follow, including some heavyweights and some not-so-obvious choices.
APC Conference aims to enhance Asian para-sport
Leaders address why the Asian Para-Games and Asian Youth Para-Games are important for building the Movement in the region and world.
Ali Jawad: No more excuses post-London 2012
British powerlifter Ali Jawad explains why his Crohn’s disease can’t be an excuse for missing out on gold anymore.
David Peterson to chair Toronto 2015
The corporate and commercial lawyer has taken over the reigns of the biggest para-sport event of 2015.
IPC sends congratulations to new IOC President Thomas Bach
German succeeds Jacques Rogge whose 12 year term has come to an end.
UAE hosts CPISRA committee meeting
Executive Committee headed to Dubai, where they also took part in a workshop on table cricket.
Vote for IPC Athlete of the Month for August
IPC Athlete of the Month nominees include: Yijun Chen, Sophie Christiansen, Carol-Eduard Novak, Maddison Elliott, Erik Horrie, Sophie Pascoe and Olga Sviderska.
Rob Richardson: Who to watch at sitting volleyball Euros
Great Britain’s sitting volleyball captain picks the top four men and women to watch at next week’s European Championships.